The average train between Basel and Orsay takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Orsay. 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 5 times a day between Basel and Orsay. 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 Orsay at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Orsay? 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 Orsay. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Orsay station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Basel to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.
The distance between Basel and Orsay is 419.2 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Orsay - Ville via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 4h 52m.