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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Dunkirk?

The distance between Basel and Dunkirk is 818 km. The road distance is 641.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Basel to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dunkirk bus from?

Basel to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dunkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Basel to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €170 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Basel to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Basel to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dunkirk is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Basel to Dunkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 875+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

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

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Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
6h 29m
€170–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
13h 27m
€55–103
Drive 641.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dunkirkcar 641.4 km
7h 40m
€111–160
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 19m
€135–368
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 30m
€162–359
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to La Pannetrain Ic
16h 9m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 18m
€145–365
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 39m
€165–499
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
10h 17m
€163–458
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
10h 12m
€187–459

Basel to Dunkirk by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

6h 29mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 817.8 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Dunkerque via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 13h 27m.

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