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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carentan is to bus and train which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carentan is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €330.

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 5m.

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 Mulhouse Ville, Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Carentan?

The distance between Basel and Carentan is 840 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 7h 41m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Carentan?

The best way to get from Basel to Carentan is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 5m.

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 649+ hotels available in Carentan.

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

There are 9 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 Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Carentantrain 3311 / ...
7h 41m
€95–237
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Caen to Carentantrain K2+ / ...
15h 59m
€51–91
Bus
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 5m
€69–105
Drive 789.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carentancar 789.9 km
8h 37m
€135–195
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
€124–327
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 43m
€147–401
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
12h 39m
€143–654
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 19m
€221–458
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 7m
€109–416

Basel to Carentan by train and subway

34Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.5 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Carentan via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Carentan via Paris and Caen in around 14h 5m.

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