The average train between Basel and Lens takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lens. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lens station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Basel to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Basel to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Lens is 471 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Lens via Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 29m.
