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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Calais is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Calais is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Calais via Basel Euroairport FR and Liege. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Calais. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Calais Ville via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Calais?

The distance between Basel and Calais is 864 km. The road distance is 650 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Calais without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Basel to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Calais bus from?

Basel to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Calais train from?

Basel to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Calais?

The best way to get from Basel to Calais is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Liège, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Calais bus arrive?

Basel to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Basel to Calais train arrive?

Basel to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Calais is 650 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Basel to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Calais by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille EuropeTgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 13m
€112–378
Bus
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 to Calais700 / ...
14h 11m
€48–71
Bus via Liège
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège GuilleminsN831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liege to Calais
12h 8m
€50–71
Drive 650 km
1. Drive from Basel to Calais650 km
7h 9m
€112–161
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
6h 33m
€126–424
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
8h 36m
€140–308
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
8h 27m
€141–360
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
7h 49m
€142–500
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
8h 36m
€113–533

Basel to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 13mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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, and Lille Europe in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Calais via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Liège Guillemins, and Liege in around 12h 8m.

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