The average train between Valenciennes and Basel takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Valenciennes 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 5 times a day between Valenciennes and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valenciennes is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes station and arriving at Basel Sbb station via Lille Flandres station and Strasbourg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Valenciennes to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
Valenciennes to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
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The distance between Valenciennes and Basel is 429.2 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Basel Sbb via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Strasbourg in around 6h 49m.