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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 130 - SFr 200 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Basel is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Basel SBB via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Basel?

The distance between Cherbourg and Basel is 896 km. The road distance is 839.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cherbourg to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Basel train from?

Cherbourg to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Basel train arrive?

Cherbourg to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Basel is 840 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Cherbourg to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Basel.

Cherbourg to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cherbourg to Basel by train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
7h 17m
CHF 222–616
Drive 839.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Baselcar 839.8 km
9h 11m
CHF 134–194
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
7h 12m
CHF 144–369
Train via Basel Sbb
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 20m
CHF 142–276
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg 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
8h 42m
CHF 172–510
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain
2. Take the train from Lison to Pontchailloutrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL)plane RNS - BSL
11h 20m
CHF 175–398
Train to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain
10h
CHF 204–527

Cherbourg to Basel by train and subway

4Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Basel SBB via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 7h 17m.

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