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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cherbourg is to bus and train which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h.

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 29m and costs €100 - €300.

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 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Cherbourg?

The distance between Basel and Cherbourg is 894 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 29m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Basel to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cherbourg train from?

Basel to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb 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 5m 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 529+ 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, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg3311 / ...
7h 29m
€101–297
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)099
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caen774 / ...
3. Take the train from Caen to CherbourgK2+ / ...
14h
€83–122
Drive 837.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cherbourg837.8 km
9h 5m
€144–207
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
7h 55m
€161–407
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
9h 11m
€177–483
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BSL - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lison
3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourg
13h 38m
€211–552
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Mans
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caen
4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourg
10h 38m
€138–363

Basel to Cherbourg by train and subway

1Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 893.7 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m.

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