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Cheap train tickets from Paris to Basel

Showing times and prices for Sep 28

Cheapest

€121

Average

€149

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:54AM3h15

Gare de Paris-Est

10:09AMBasel SBB

€1211One-way

1 transfer

07:22AM3h04

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

10:26AMBasel SBB

€1481One-way

0 transfers

04:22PM3h05

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

07:27PMBasel SBB

€1541One-way

0 transfers

04:22PM3h05

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

07:27PMBasel SBB

€1541One-way

0 transfers

06:22PM3h06

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

09:28PMBasel SBB

€1661One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Paris to Basel

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 28

SNCF | ICE

06:54AM3h15

Gare de Paris-Est

10:09AMBasel SBB

1 transfer

SNCF | TGV Lyria

07:22AM3h04

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

10:26AMBasel SBB

0 transfers

SNCF | TGV INOUI

07:58AM3h41

Gare de Paris-Est

11:39AMBasel SBB

1 transfer

SNCF | TGV INOUI

09:25AM3h15

Gare de Paris-Est

12:40PMBasel SBB

1 transfer

SNCF | TGV INOUI

12:52PM3h17

Gare de Paris-Est

04:09PMBasel SBB

1 transfer

SNCF | TGV INOUI

01:53PM3h16

Gare de Paris-Est

05:09PMBasel SBB

1 transfer

SNCF | TGV Lyria

04:22PM3h05

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

07:27PMBasel SBB

0 transfers

SNCF | TGV Lyria

04:22PM3h05

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

07:27PMBasel SBB

0 transfers

SNCF | TGV INOUI

05:24PM3h15

Gare de Paris-Est

08:39PMBasel SBB

1 transfer

SNCF | TGV Lyria

06:22PM3h06

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

09:28PMBasel SBB

0 transfers

SNCF | TGV INOUI

06:54PM3h45

Gare de Paris-Est

10:39PMBasel SBB

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Paris to Basel

Showing times and prices for Sep 28

Fastest Journey

3 h 4 m

Average

3 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

413 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Paris for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:22AM3h04

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

10:26AMBasel SBB

€1481One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

04:22PM3h05

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

07:27PMBasel SBB

€1371One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

04:22PM3h05

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

07:27PMBasel SBB

€1371One-way

0 transfers

06:22PM3h06

Paris-Gare-de-Lyon

09:28PMBasel SBB

€1481One-way

0 transfers

06:54AM3h15

Gare de Paris-Est

10:09AMBasel SBB

€1211One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Paris to Basel

	Distance	255 miles (412 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 4 min
	Average train ticket price	$114 (€102)
	Train frequency	10 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day
	Train providers	SNCF \| TGV Lyria, SNCF \| TGV, SNCF \| ICE, SNCF \| TER, SNCF \| TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Paris to Basel cover the 255 miles (412 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 4 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | ICE, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $114 (€102), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $107 (€96). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Basel SBB.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Paris to Basel trains

For as little as $107 (€96) you can travel by train between Paris and Basel with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Paris to Basel. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Trains from Paris to Basel

Travelers heading to Switzerland on business or a scenic city break from Paris can take frequent direct trains from Gare De Lyon to Basel. There are daily direct trains on the trip south-east from Paris, taking around three hours to reach Basel. Departure times include morning, afternoon and early evening services. There are also indirect connections available with one change of train en route

Which train companies travel from Paris to Basel?

French state rail company SNCF provides all daily direct trains from Paris Ge De Lyon to Basel on its high-speed TGV Lyria services. Indirect connections use Deutsche Bahn or SNCF TGV InOui departures from Paris Gare De L'Est, changing at Karlsruhe or Strasbourg.

How long is the train from Paris to Basel?

SNCF's direct TGV Lyria services from Paris offer the fastest connections on this route, taking three hours and three minutes to complete the 290-mile journey to Basel. The fastest indirect connection is the SNCF TGV InOui express from Gare De L'Est via Strasbourg, taking three hours and 17 minutes .

How many trains are there from Paris to Basel?

SNCF's TGV Lyria timetable offers six daily departures from Paris to Basel from Monday-Saturday and five trains on Sundays. Departure times include two morning trains, three afternoon connections and one evening service, except Sundays when there is no early morning service. There are also numerous indirect connections to Basel daily, using a wide range of routes and rail companies.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Paris to Basel?

Departure train station: Trains depart from either Paris Gare De Lyon or Gare De L'Est. Gare De Lyon is close to the Seine on the eastern side of central Paris, with connections on Metro lines 1 and 14 and RER lines A and D. Gare De L'Est is also on the east side of the city center, served by Metro lines 4, 5 and 7 and RER line B. Both stations offer gift stores, supermarkets, cafes, luggage lockers, and taxi stands.

Arrival train station: Trains arrive at Basel SBB. Located close to the city center, the international SBB station has connections around the city on train lines S1 and S3. Facilities include a shopping mall, pharmacy, luggage lockers, and car rental desks.

Train tickets from Paris to Basel: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	77 €
2 weeks earlier	65 €	18%
3 weeks earlier	65 €	18%
1 month before	66 €	17%
2 months earlier	62 €	24%
3 months earlier	54 €	43%

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Buying your train ticket from Paris - Basel 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 18% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
If you book a ticket Paris - Basel with 2 months in advance you save up to about 24% compared to the initial price.
By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 43%.
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FAQs: Trains from Paris to Basel

FAQs: Travel by train from Paris to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Basel.

Cheap train tickets from Paris to Basel can start from as little as $107 (€96) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Paris to Basel is $114 (€102); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Paris to Basel train time is 3 h 4 min covering the 255 mile (412 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Paris to Basel leaves at 4: 41 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Paris to Basel leaves at 4: 55 PM.

Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Paris to Basel with SNCF | TGV Lyria. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Paris to Basel, you can count on SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | ICE, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Basel. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Paris to Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Basel, you can end your trip in train stations like Basel SBB, Basel St Johann and Basel Bad Bhf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Basel from Paris is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Paris to Basel by train is May.

Yes, you can take a train to Basel from Paris.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Paris

Basel

Paris Gare du Nord is the most popular Paris railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Paris for your trip to Basel.

Paris Gare du Nord Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

18 rue de Dunkerque - 75010, Paris, France

Phone Number

+33 890640650

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 04: 45 - 01: 30

Public transit options for Paris Gare du Nord

Metro lines: 4, 5
Bus lines: 65, 26, 43
Train lines: RER B, D, E

Paris Gare de Lyon Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

4 Place Louis-Armand, 75012 Paris, France

Phone Number

+33 184943635

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 04: 45 - 01: 30

Public transit options for Paris Gare de Lyon

Metro lines: 1, 14
Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R

Paris Gare de l'Est Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Place du 11 Novembre 1918, 75010 Paris, France

Phone Number

+33 184943635

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 45 - 20: 30 | Sat: 09: 00 - 20: 00 | Sun: 09: 00 - 20: 30

Public transit options for Paris Gare de l'Est

Metro lines: 4, 5, 7
Bus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways

Paris Gare Montparnasse Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

17, Boulevard de Vaugirard 75015 Paris, France

Phone Number

+33 892353535

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 07: 15 - 18: 00

Public transit options for Paris Gare Montparnasse

Metro lines: 4, 6, 12, 13
Bus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre

Paris Gare Saint-Lazare Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France

Phone Number

+33 892353535

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 08: 00 - 19: 30 | Sat: 10: 00 - 18: 00

Public transit options for Paris Gare Saint-Lazare

Metro lines: 3, 9, 12, 13, 14
Bus lines: 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 42, 43, 66, 80, 94, 95, 528, RoissyB
Train lines: TER, Intercités, Transilien J, Transilien L, RER E

Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

48 Bis Boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France

Phone Number

+33 892353535

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 10: 45 - 18: 00