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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 14h 30m.

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 130 - SFr 320.

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 12m.

How far is it from Caen to Basel?

The distance between Caen and Basel is 765 km. The road distance is 718.3 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 12m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 12m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 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 52m 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?

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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-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 12m
CHF 88–198
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
14h 30m
CHF 36–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus N191
11h 40m
CHF 53–94
Drive 718.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Baselcar 718.3 km
7h 52m
CHF 116–167
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 139–311
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane CFR - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 5m
CHF 116–282
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 37m
CHF 154–365
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain
8h 14m
CHF 193–570
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
8h 3m
CHF 103–262

Caen to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 764.8 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Basel SBB via Paris in around 11h 40m.

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