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 €75 - €130 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carentan is to train via Colmar which takes 7h 25m and costs €160 - €300.

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 - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Carentan via Colmar, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Carentan?

The distance between Basel and Carentan is 889 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 via Colmar which takes 7h 25m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Carentan?

The best way to get from Basel to Carentan is to train via Colmar which takes 7h 25m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 30m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colmar 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?

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Basel to Carentan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Carentan by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Colmar
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Carentantrain
7h 25m
€162–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Caen to Carentanbus
14h 30m
€76–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Carentantrain 3311 / ...
12h 33m
€108–209
Drive 789.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carentancar 789.9 km
8h 37m
€138–199
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 29m
€166–407
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Carentantrain 3311 / ...
8h 50m
€154–284
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
€187–494
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
14h 42m
€225–419
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Caen to Carentantrain
9h 10m
€231–553
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
9h 55m
€141–375

Basel to Carentan by train and foot

51Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.9 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Carentan via Colmar, Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Carentan via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Caen in around 14h 30m.

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