Basel to Paris by train
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Overview: trains from Basel to Paris
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Getting ready for a trip from Basel to Paris aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Basel and Paris: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$34.31, then go to AU$108, if booked a month in advance, and AU$135, if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Train timetable for travel between Basel and Paris
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Basel to Paris by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 08:25
Last daily departure (weekday): 19:34
First daily departure (weekend): 08:33
Last daily departure (weekend): 19:34
Average number of daily trains: 8 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 1 hour and 59 minutes
Average train travel time and distance from Basel to Paris
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 3 minutes, spanning 416 kilometres in total.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Basel and Paris?
You can secure tickets for travel between Basel and Paris up to 12 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Making your Basel to Paris travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Paris.
FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Paris
Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Basel to Paris covers a distance of 416 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is AU$34.31. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around AU$108. If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately AU$135.
Tickets for this journey become available 12 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 3 minutes.
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