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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Portbail is to bus and train via Caen which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Portbail is to drive which takes 9h 14m and costs €140 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Portbail?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Portbail. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris, Caen and VALOGNES Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Portbail?

The distance between Basel and Portbail is 907 km. The road distance is 827.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Portbail without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Basel to Portbail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Portbail bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Portbail?

The best way to get from Basel to Portbail is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 16h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Portbail bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Portbail?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Portbail is 827 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Basel to Portbail.

Where can I stay near Portbail?

There are 630+ hotels available in Portbail.

Basel to Portbail - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Portbail by train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Valognestrain 3311 / ...
9h 38m
€96–242
Bus, train via Caen
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 Valognestrain K2+ / ...
17h 59m
€65–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus N191
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Valognestrain 3311 / ...
13h 38m
€74–128
Drive 827.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Portbailcar 827.1 km
9h 14m
€141–204
Fly Basel to Jersey Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BSL - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Barneville-Carteretferry
9h 31m
€172–319
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 Valognesbus
16h 22m
€71–108
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 Valognestrain
9h 24m
€125–332
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 Valognestrain
10h 39m
€147–396

Basel to Portbail by train, subway, and bus

34Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 907 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Valognes, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris, Caen, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 16h 22m.

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