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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carentan is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carentan is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €140 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Carentan?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carentan via Paris and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Carentan?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Carentan via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Carentan?

The distance between Basel and Carentan is 839 km. The road distance is 789.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Carentan without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Basel to Carentan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Carentan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Carentan train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Carentan?

The best way to get from Basel to Carentan is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Carentan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Carentan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Carentan?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Carentan is 790 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Basel to Carentan.

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

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Where can I stay near Carentan?

There are 703+ hotels available in Carentan.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Carentan 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 St Lazare to Carentantrain 3311 / ...
6h 30m
€148–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Carentanbus
14h 15m
€68–114
Drive 789.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carentancar 789.9 km
8h 37m
€139–200
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 Carentantrain
7h 28m
€151–397
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 Carentantrain
8h 48m
€182–540
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain
11h 30m
€179–420
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
4. Take the train from Caen to Carentantrain
9h 8m
€212–537
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
4. Take the train from Caen to Carentantrain
10h 6m
€130–379

Basel to Carentan by train and subway

5Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.4 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Carentan via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Carentan via Paris and Caen in around 14h 15m.

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