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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carpentras is to bus via Geneva which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carpentras is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Carpentras?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gandié via Geneva - Bus station and PEM Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Carpentras?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Carpentras via Dijon Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Carpentras?

The distance between Basel and Carpentras is 688 km. The road distance is 563.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Carpentras without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Basel to Carpentras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Carpentras bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Carpentras train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Carpentras?

The best way to get from Basel to Carpentras is to train via Lyon which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Carpentras bus arrive?

Basel to Carpentras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Basel to Carpentras train arrive?

Basel to Carpentras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Carpentras?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Carpentras is 563 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Basel to Carpentras.

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

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Where can I stay near Carpentras?

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

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

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Train via Lyon
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TgvTgv
7h 4m
€88–252
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Geneva122
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
3. Take the bus from PEM Gare Routière to Gandié905
11h 29m
€39–55
Drive 563.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carpentras563.2 km
6h 38m
€99–143
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
6h 22m
€97–282
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to LausanneIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Avignon TgvTgv
8h 38m
€169–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to AvignonFlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 39m
€48–96
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgv
8h 59m
€203–420
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
7h 16m
€125–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Avignon Tgv
10h 38m
€149–359
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Avignon Tgv
9h 27m
€82–253

Basel to Carpentras by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Carpentras via Dijon Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Avignon Tgv in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gandié via Geneva - Bus station and PEM Gare Routière in around 11h 29m.

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