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 Paris which costs €65 - €110 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Portbail is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €95 - €290.

How far is it from Basel to Portbail?

The distance between Basel and Portbail is 904 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 8h 56m and costs €95 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Basel to Portbail, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basel to Portbail?

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

Where can I stay near Portbail?

There are 603+ hotels available in Portbail.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Portbail 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 Valognes3311 / ...
8h 56m
€96–287
Bus, train via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Caen to ValognesK2+ / ...
17h 57m
€67–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caen774 / ...
3. Take the train from Caen to ValognesK2+ / ...
15h 12m
€79–123
Drive 827.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Portbail827.1 km
9h 9m
€142–205
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 Valognes
9h 19m
€156–397
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 Valognes
10h 35m
€172–473
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 Valognes
14h 58m
€205–556
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 Valognes
12h 5m
€133–358

Basel to Portbail by train, subway, and bus

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8h 56mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 904.2 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Valognes, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 8h 56m.

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