The average train between Saint-Étienne and Basel takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne 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 3 times a day between Saint-Étienne and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Basel at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Basel. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Mulhouse Ville station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Saint-Étienne to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Basel is 339.3 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Basel St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 34m.