The average train between Basel and Gare Montparnasse takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Gare Montparnasse. 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 Gare Montparnasse. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Gare Montparnasse at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Gare Montparnasse? 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 Gare Montparnasse. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Gare Montparnasse station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Basel to Gare Montparnasse train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Gare Montparnasse train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.
The distance between Basel and Gare Montparnasse is 414.6 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Gare Montparnasse via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, and Montparnasse Bienvenue in around 4h 18m.