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Basel to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Calais takes 13h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 41m
Duration
864 km
Distance
€181
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

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  1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
7h 29m
€134–301

Basel to Calais train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Calais. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 863.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Calais, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Calais Ville via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 29m.

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