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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Portbail is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 48m.

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 27m and costs €150 - €300.

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 - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, Caen and VALOGNES Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

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 8h 27m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 8h 27m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 48m.

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 623+ 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, car, plane, or train

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 27m
€156–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Caen to Valognesbus
16h 48m
€76–126
Drive 827.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Portbailcar 827.1 km
9h 14m
€143–207
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 26m
€156–397
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 46m
€187–539
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
16h 35m
€184–431
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
4. Take the train from Caen to Valognestrain
11h 7m
€218–550
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
12h 5m
€130–391

Basel to Portbail by train, subway, and bus

5Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 906.8 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, Caen, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 16h 48m.

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