Train Basel Étaples

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Information about the Basel to Étaples train

Travel by train from Basel to Étaples. 7 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Basel at 6h 21m and the last at 14h 34m, allowing you to cover the 779 km distance in as little as 6h 07m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

6h 38m

Shortest route time

6h 07m

First hour of departure

6h 21m

Last hour of departure

14h 34m

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How much does a train ticket from Basel to Étaples cost?

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Basel to Étaples take?

On average, allow 6h 38m for a train journey from Basel to Étaples.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Basel to Étaples?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Basel to Étaples in 6h 07m.

How many trains run from Basel to Étaples each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 7 trains that run on the Basel – Étaples journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Étaples?

There is at least one Connecting train(s) available between Basel and Étaples.

What is the distance between Basel and Étaples by train?

Trains running between Basel and Étaples cover a distance of around 779 km.

What time is the first train from Basel to Étaples?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Basel to Étaples train at 6h 21m.

What time is the last train from Basel to Étaples?

If you want to take your time, you can take the last train at 14h 34m.

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: BASEL SBB.

At Étaples, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: ETAPLES - LE TOUQUET.

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Étaples?

You can make the Basel to Étaples journey with TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on TGV INOUI, treat yourself to first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, and wider seat and backrest, the first-class seat on your TGV INOUI journey has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

Because transport is a service for everyone, on TGV Lyria, in carriages 1 or 11, you will have a PREMIÈRE class seat specially reserved for wheelchair users.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Étaples?

The price of a Basel – Étaples train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Basel to Étaples thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Étaples.

Price of a Basel – Étaples Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Basel to Étaples, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Basel to Étaples with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Basel to Étaples at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Basel – Étaples

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Basel to Étaples throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Basel – Étaples Train

The best way to pay less for your Basel to Étaples train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Basel to Étaples, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Basel to Étaples and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Basel - Étaples. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Basel to Étaples?

If you're travelling from Basel to Étaples, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Basel to Étaples with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Basel to Étaples on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Basel to Étaples: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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TGV Lyria

Travel from Basel to Étaples with TGV Lyria! A hassle-free trip from one town center to another. Settle down in one of the 3 classes of comfort available and enjoy a comfy trip and numerous onboard services including free Wi-Fi! Book 6 months in advance to get the best deals!

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DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Basel and Étaples! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.

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What travel classes are available on the Basel to Étaples train?

To travel from Basel to Étaples, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Basel to Étaples by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Basel to Étaples and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

TGV Lyria

TGV Lyria operates the journey between Basel and Étaples. You can choose from one of the three classes:

STANDARD

A comfy reclining seat with a shared power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and collect them from the buffet car
There are 3 options if you need to change your ticket or want a refund.

PREMIERE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and have them delivered to your seat
Total or partial flexibility regarding ticket use

PREMIERE SIGNATURE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
Fast-track boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
A dedicated, quiet carriage with just 38 seats
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with exclusive access to a wide range of press and entertainment via the TGV Lyria Portal
A personalised welcome, with a complementary drink and a refreshing scented oshibori towel
Dedicated on-board staff throughout the journey
A hot meal created by our Michelin-starred chefs, plated and served at your seat
Complimentary drinks
Flexible access to the day's trains
Total flexibility regarding ticket use

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

To travel from Basel to Étaples, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage
Reading light and small table
Trilingual staff
Access to the buffet car

1^st Class

Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage
Reading light and small table
Trilingual staff
Access to the buffet car
Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges

What on-board services are available on the Basel to Étaples train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Basel to Étaples route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board TER trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
Disabled access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel connected

Enjoy free Wi-Fi on board and explore a world of services and content on the TGV INOUI Portal.
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Looking for a tasty break?

We’re waiting for you at the Bistro — with chef-inspired dishes, vegetarian options, organic choices, and local specialties. Order online and save time when picking up your meal.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You’ll enjoy a wonderful journey onboard our train
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
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Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the bar

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the bar without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

TGV Lyria

Your train, more flexible

With 17 daily return trips between France and Switzerland, you can leave and arrive directly in the heart of cities, at your own pace. TGV Lyria is practical and smooth, for a worry-free journey without compromises.
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Your train, more responsible

By travelling with TGV Lyria, you can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40 times less CO2 than a plane journey.
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Your train, more fun

Enjoy free access to Wi-Fi and our entertainment portal: films, press, games and much more. More than 150 content options available to make your journey even more enjoyable and exciting.
Discover all our services
Your train, for gourmets.

A creative, local, and seasonal food selection to delight you at any time at the Bar or served right to your seat.
Travel at high-speed

Only 3-4 hours between Paris and 5 top cities in Switzerland.
Wifi onboard

An internet connection available to all
A comfortable journey

A new fleet of double-decker trains with all the comforts
Arrive in the city center

Don't waste any time, arrive directly in the heart of the city.
Best rates

Doubt no longer and leave from €29 to discover Switserland!
Many destinations

Explore Switserland and choose your destination between Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, …
On board catering

"La Table", refined and inventive menus in BUSINESS 1ERE. "The Deli", new catering concept in the bar coach.
Prepare your journey

Book your tickets up to 6 months in advance
Travel with your pet

Dogs accompanying disabled or blind persons can travel free of charge. Small animals carried in a closed bag or basket can travel on TGV Lyria trains for €7 and muzzled dogs on a lead for €20.
Access SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon railway station

Access reserved for PREMIERE SIGNATURE and PREMIERE customers, holders of the SNCF Carte Liberté and the Grand Voyageur Plus/Le Club card.
Family and nursery space

Book a space of 4 places face to face and isolated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with changing table and bottle warmer.
Disabled acces

In coach 1 or 11, a Première seat is specially reserved for people in wheelchairs.
Transport your bike

You can take your bike for free and without reservation in the luggage space on the TGV Lyria train.
Leave in group

Among friends, with other people ... Enjoy the Hi Five offer to discover Switzerland at reduced prices!
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DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Book your tickets early

Book up to 6 months in advance
My luggage

Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).
Frankfurt, Munich and many others ...

Embark our trains and travel to 10 different German cities.
Stay connected

Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.
Best prices

Travel to Germany from €39. Why do you hesitate?
My animals

Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)
My bike

The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.
Catering on board

Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains
Family space and nursery

Family areas and nursery area with ICE
Franco-German services

Franco-German crew
Paris Metro ticket

Paris metro ticket sales
Disabled accessibility

Accessible to people with reduced mobility, seats reserved for travelers in wheelchairs

Basel to Étaples train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 21m	12h 39m	6h 18m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
6h 21m Basel Sbb TER 96206 6h 29m Saint-Louis 6h 43m Mulhouse 7h 04m Colmar 7h 17m Selestat 7h 39m Strasbourg Connection: 10 min 7h 49m Strasbourg TGV INOUI 9530 9h 35m Paris Est Connection: 54 min 10h 29m Paris Nord TER 16366 11h 29m Longueau 11h 35m Amiens 12h 04m Abbeville 12h 13m Noyelles-Sur-Mer 12h 20m Rue 12h 30m Rang-Du-Fliers - Verton - Berck 12h 39m Etaples - Le Touquet
8h 25m	15h 11m	6h 46m	TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI	Booking
8h 25m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9206 8h 51m Mulhouse 9h 15m Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv 11h 38m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 47 min 12h 25m Paris Nord TGV INOUI 7569 13h 13m Arras 13h 49m Lille Europe 14h 23m Calais - Frethun 14h 53m Boulogne-Sur-Mer 15h 11m Etaples - Le Touquet
9h 21m	15h 46m	6h 25m	TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation	Booking
9h 21m Basel Sbb TER 96218 9h 29m Saint-Louis 9h 43m Mulhouse 10h 04m Colmar 10h 17m Selestat 10h 39m Strasbourg Connection: 10 min 10h 49m Strasbourg TGV INOUI 2356 - DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9576 12h 35m Paris Est Connection: 46 min 13h 21m Paris Nord TER 16368 14h 38m Longueau 14h 44m Amiens 15h 10m Abbeville 15h 19m Noyelles-Sur-Mer 15h 27m Rue 15h 37m Rang-Du-Fliers - Verton - Berck 15h 46m Etaples - Le Touquet
12h 34m	18h 41m	6h 07m	TGV Lyria, TER	Booking
12h 34m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9218 12h 53m Mulhouse 13h 17m Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv 15h 38m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 52 min 16h 30m Paris Nord TER 16370 17h 31m Longueau 17h 37m Amiens 18h 06m Abbeville 18h 15m Noyelles-Sur-Mer 18h 22m Rue 18h 32m Rang-Du-Fliers - Verton - Berck 18h 41m Etaples - Le Touquet
13h 24m	20h 33m	7h 09m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
13h 24m Basel Sbb TER 96282 13h 43m Mulhouse 14h 04m Colmar 14h 17m Selestat 14h 39m Strasbourg Connection: 52 min 15h 31m Strasbourg TGV INOUI 2440 17h 17m Paris Est Connection: 33 min 17h 50m Paris Nord TGV INOUI 7581 18h 40m Arras 19h 14m Lille Europe 19h 46m Calais - Frethun 20h 15m Boulogne-Sur-Mer 20h 33m Etaples - Le Touquet
14h 34m	21h 06m	6h 32m	TGV Lyria, TER	Booking
14h 34m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9222 14h 53m Mulhouse 15h 58m Dijon 17h 38m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 52 min 18h 30m Paris Nord TER 48551 19h 30m Longueau 19h 38m Amiens Connection: 21 min 19h 59m Amiens TER 48850 20h 02m Saint-Roch 20h 30m Abbeville 20h 39m Noyelles-Sur-Mer 20h 47m Rue 20h 57m Rang-Du-Fliers - Verton - Berck 21h 06m Etaples - Le Touquet
14h 34m	21h 39m	7h 05m	TGV Lyria, TER	Booking
14h 34m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9222 14h 53m Mulhouse 15h 58m Dijon 17h 38m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 1h52 19h 30m Paris Nord TER 16372 20h 29m Longueau 20h 35m Amiens 21h 04m Abbeville 21h 13m Noyelles-Sur-Mer 21h 20m Rue 21h 30m Rang-Du-Fliers - Verton - Berck 21h 39m Etaples - Le Touquet

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TER

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TER

Basel to Étaples train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026

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