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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Calafell is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Calafell is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Calafell?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Calafell. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Calafell - Poble via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Barcelona and Vilanova i la Geltrú - C/Pare Garí. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Calafell?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Calafell. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Calafell via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Calafell?

The distance between Basel and Calafell is 882 km. The road distance is 1034.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Calafell without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 11m and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Basel to Calafell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Calafell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Calafell train from?

Basel to Calafell train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Calafell?

The best way to get from Basel to Calafell is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 11m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Calafell bus arrive?

Basel to Calafell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.

Where does the Basel to Calafell train arrive?

Basel to Calafell train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Calafell?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Calafell is 1034 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Basel to Calafell.

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

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Where can I stay near Calafell?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Calafell.

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

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

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

Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Gavà to Calafelltrain
5h 26m
€52–169
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Calafelltrain R2s / ...
11h 11m
€130–191
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
4. Take the train from Girona to Barcelona Santstrain R11
5. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Calafelltrain R2s / ...
17h 40m
€120–194
Drive 1,034.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Calafellcar 1,034.3 km
10h 56m
€177–256
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Gavà to Calafelltrain
6h 46m
€74–223
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
3. Take the train from Gavà to Calafelltrain
6h 46m
€87–218
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Gavà to Calafelltrain
8h 24m
€94–236
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Calafelltrain R2s / ...
12h 19m
€136–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Barcelonabus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Barcelona to Vilanova i la Geltrú - C/Pare Garíbus e15.1 Vilanova-Barcelona
17h 41m
€88–123

Basel to Calafell by train

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11h 11mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Calafell, Spain?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Calafell via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Calafell - Poble via Barcelona, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Aribau - Gran Via, Barcelona, and Vilanova i la Geltrú - C/Pare Garí in around 17h 41m.

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