The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Basel St. Johann every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 410 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £122.
Distance: 410 km
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4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:17 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h28 | 18:45 Basel St. Johann | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:47, the last at 16:18. The fastest train covers the 410 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 410 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 08:47 |
Last train 16:18 |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Basel St. Johann from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel St. Johann by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel St. Johann, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Basel St. Johann
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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