What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Caen is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €140 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Caen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Caen via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Caen. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Caen via Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Caen?

The distance between Basel and Caen is 765 km. The road distance is 716.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €140 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Caen?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Basel to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Caen bus from?

Basel to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Caen train from?

Basel to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Caen?

The best way to get from Basel to Caen is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €500 and takes 23h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Caen bus arrive?

Basel to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Caen train arrive?

Basel to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Caen is 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Basel to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Caen?

Book your Basel to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Caen?

Book your Basel to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2219+ hotels available in Caen.

Basel to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 36m
€147–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
11h 45m
€56–98
Drive 716.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Caencar 716.6 km
7h 51m
€124–179
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 37m
€141–367
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane SXB - CFR
7h 52m
€134–515
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 57m
€171–498
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
7h 38m
€206–504
Fly Basel to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BSL - CFR
23h 56m
€115–496
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
9h 34m
€177–529

Basel to Caen by train and subway

5Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Caen via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Caen via Paris in around 11h 45m.

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