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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Basel Sbb via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Caen to Basel?

The distance between Caen and Basel is 765 km. The road distance is 718.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Caen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Basel train from?

Caen to Basel train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Basel?

The best way to get from Caen to Basel is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Caen to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caen to Basel train arrive?

Caen to Basel train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Basel is 718 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Caen to Basel.

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

Book your Caen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Basel?

Book your Caen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Caen to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
6h 11m
CHF 63–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBN191
11h 40m
CHF 39–68
Drive 718.4 km
1. Drive from Caen to Basel718.4 km
7h 48m
CHF 117–169
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 119–290
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
14h 30m
CHF 51–77
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)CFR - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 6m
CHF 152–332
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 37m
CHF 135–374
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Mans
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantes
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
8h 2m
CHF 108–332
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CFR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
8h 14m
CHF 193–570

Caen to Basel by train and subway

42Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 764.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Basel Sbb via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Basel SBB via Paris in around 11h 40m.

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