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 which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 11m.

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 42m and costs €170 - €310.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Caen and VALOGNES Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Portbail?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Portbail. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Valognes via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

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 42m and costs €170 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Portbail train from?

Basel to Portbail train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 8h 42m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 19h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Portbail bus arrive?

Basel to Portbail bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Portbail train arrive?

Basel to Portbail train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 717+ 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 Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Valognestrain 3311 / ...
8h 42m
€174–303
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
3. Take the train from Caen to Valognestrain Ter
15h 11m
€78–142
Drive 827.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Portbailcar 827.1 km
9h 14m
€146–211
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 32m
€181–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Caenbus 722 / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Valognesbus
19h 6m
€95–167
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 51m
€194–509
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 Valognestrain
13h 40m
€230–429
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain
4. Take the train from Caen to Valognestrain
11h 53m
€160–431

Basel to Portbail by train, subway, and bus

2Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 904.4 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Caen, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 19h 6m.

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