Basel to Paris train

Travel between Basel, Switzerland and Paris, France by train is: Partially open.

What is the status of international entry into France from Switzerland?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in France from Basel?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

When travelling in France, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 25/06/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Paris from Basel before travelling.

Return travel from France to Switzerland is: Fully open.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Basel from Paris?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Paris?

Requirements for reentering:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

Last checked on 25/06/2022. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Basel from Paris.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets between Basel and Paris for as low as £51  for the next 7 days.

The Basel to Paris train ticket price is on average £80  if you are looking to buy your tickets for this route in the next week.

When travelling this route you should expect the distance from Basel to Paris via train to be approximately 255 miles (412 km).

On average the train from Basel to Paris duration is 3 h 5 min  for the 255 miles (412 km) long route, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.

When taking a train from Basel, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse. When you arrive in Paris, your train can arrive in train stations including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.

Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Basel SBB   to Paris Gare de Lyon.

Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Basel SBB and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Paris most often arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon and need to travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from this train station to the city centre.

When taking a train from Basel to Paris, you can count on SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn or SNCF | ICE for the best way to get you to Paris. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Paris from Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, there are 5 direct trains per day from Basel to Paris with SNCF | TGV Lyria, and you won’t need to change in between. Direct train services tend to offer more convenience and save you time when travelling to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase your train ticket.

On average, there are 5 trains a day from Basel to Paris. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train departing from Basel to Paris leaves at 06: 34. The last train departing from Basel to Paris leaves at 17: 51. You can find the latest Basel to Paris train timetable on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

You can find a train to Paris from Basel to cost on average £80 one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your journey. You’ll see tickets for the Basel to Paris train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.