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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Caen is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 50m.

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 6h 2m and costs €75 - €230.

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 12h 5m.

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 6h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Caen?

The distance between Basel and Caen is 762 km. The road distance is 716.7 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 6h 2m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 or bus from Basel to Caen?

The best way to get from Basel to Caen is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 5m.

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 46m 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 2637+ hotels available in Caen.

Basel to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
6h 2m
€76–222
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 50m
€45–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to ParisN191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caen1722 / ...
12h 5m
€57–101
Drive 716.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Caen716.7 km
7h 46m
€123–177
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 28m
€136–332
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 44m
€152–408
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)LYS - CFR
7h 50m
€232–433
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Mans
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caen
8h 58m
€111–336

Basel to Caen by train and subway

1Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 762.2 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Caen via Paris in around 12h 5m.

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