The average train between Basel and Esch-sur-Alzette takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Esch-sur-Alzette. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Esch-sur-Alzette at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette? 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 Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Esch-sur-Alzette station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bettembourg station.
Book your Basel to Esch-sur-Alzette train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Luxembourg Railways (CFL) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Esch-sur-Alzette is 245.3 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Strasbourg, Metz Ville, and Bettembourg, Gare in around 3h 55m.