The average train between Basel and Briançon takes 17h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Briançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Briançon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Briançon at 7:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 17h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Briançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Briançon. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Briançon station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
Basel to Briançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Briançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. station.
Book your Basel to Briançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Briançon is 304.3 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Champ de Mars via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., and Italie - Oulx Gare TGV in around 9h 9m.