Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 10:22 train: 3h01 without a change.
Direct or with a change?
6 of 9 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Mulhouse.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 4 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and SBB.
- Usual change points: Mulhouse.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:22 | 10:26 | 3h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9203 SNCF |
| 09:18 | 13:08 | 3h50 | Mulhouse | ICE 6703 · K 96219 SNCF |
| 10:22 | 13:23 | 3h01 | direct | TGV Lyria 9211 SBB |
| 11:18 | 14:50 | 3h32 | Mulhouse | ICE 6705 · C 96123 SNCF |
| 12:22 | 15:26 | 3h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9213 SNCF |
| 14:22 | 17:35 | 3h13 | direct | TGV Lyria 9215 SNCF |
| 16:22 | 19:26 | 3h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9219 SNCF |
| 18:22 | 21:26 | 3h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9223 SNCF |
| 18:52 | 22:38 | 3h46 | Mulhouse | ICE 6711 · K 96241 SNCF |
Route map
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 3h26 | ± 3h44 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 16 kg | ± 56 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Basel?
The fastest train takes 3h01; the typical journey is 3h04.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Basel?
Yes. 6 of the 9 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Basel?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 07:22 and the last at 18:52 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Basel leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrives at Basel SBB.
Where can I book a train ticket to Basel?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.