The average train between Paris and Basel takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Basel. 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 every 4 hours between Paris and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Franklin D. Roosevelt and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paris to Basel? 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 Paris to Basel. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Basel station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Paris to Basel train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Basel train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Paris and Basel is 420.4 km. The road distance is 535 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–160 and the journey takes 3h 4m.