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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cherbourg is to train which takes 7h and costs €160 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cherbourg via Paris and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Cherbourg via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Basel to Cherbourg?

The distance between Basel and Cherbourg is 896 km. The road distance is 837.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Basel to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cherbourg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Cherbourg train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Basel to Cherbourg is to train which takes 7h and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Cherbourg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Cherbourg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cherbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cherbourg is 838 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Basel to Cherbourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 591+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Basel to Cherbourg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Cherbourg 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 Cherbourgtrain 3311 / ...
7h
€166–312
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 Cherbourgbus
15h 10m
€79–133
Drive 837.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cherbourgcar 837.8 km
9h 10m
€144–207
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 Cherbourgtrain
8h 1m
€161–407
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 Cherbourgtrain
9h 20m
€191–550
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
3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain
13h 53m
€178–431
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 Cherbourgtrain
9h 40m
€228–561

Basel to Cherbourg by train and subway

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7hAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.3 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cherbourg via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cherbourg via Paris and Caen in around 15h 10m.

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