Orléans to Basel by train

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Overview: trains from Orléans to Basel

Find the key information for travelling by train from Orléans to Basel, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:55 View journey
Last train 21:28 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 427
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey €135.63 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 4m
Train operators 10

From Orléans to Basel by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Orléans to Basel by train. With 25 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Orléans to Basel

Ready to book tickets from Orléans to Basel? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Orléans and Basel typically run €135.63.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Orléans to Basel daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Basel on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 25 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:57: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 17:29: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:55: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:28: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 5 minutes: frequency of train departures

Orléans to Basel distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 427 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 39 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Orléans and Basel?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Basel

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Basel.

FAQs about the train journey from Orléans to Basel

Want to know more about your journey from Orléans to Basel? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Orléans and Basel covers 427 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.