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 €60 - €100 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Caen is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 27m and costs €140 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

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 St Louis and arriving at Caen via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Caen?

The distance between Basel and Caen is 815 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 via Strasbourg which takes 6h 27m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Caen?

The best way to get from Basel to Caen is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 27m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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 2825+ 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, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 27m
€140–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h
€63–100
Drive 716.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Caencar 716.6 km
7h 51m
€129–186
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 30m
€156–382
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
7h 53m
€139–228
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
6h 35m
€207–415
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 49m
€181–419
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
7h 37m
€198–526
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
8h 51m
€138–361

Basel to Caen by train and foot

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6h 27mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.7 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 12h.

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