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 50 - SFr 95 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 4m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 400.

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 10m.

How far is it from Caen to Basel?

The distance between Caen and Basel is 765 km. The road distance is 718.2 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 10m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train, bus or fly from Caen to Basel?

The best way to get from Caen to Basel is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 550 and takes 9h 44m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Basel is 718 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Caen to Basel 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 Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 10m
CHF 138–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
11h 40m
CHF 50–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
8h 26m
CHF 188–531
Drive 718.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Baselcar 718.2 km
7h 51m
CHF 117–169
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
6h 4m
CHF 150–399
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 6m
CHF 202–449
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St 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 33m
CHF 165–450
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 2m
CHF 121–337
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 15m
CHF 216–511
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Basel (BSL)plane CFR - BSL
9h 44m
CHF 124–505

Caen to Basel by train and subway

46Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 765.1 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Basel Sbb via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Basel SBB via Paris in around 11h 40m.

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