The average train between Basel and Caen takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Caen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Caen. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Caen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Caen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Caen station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Basel to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Basel to Caen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Basel and Caen is 612.9 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Caen via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 28m.