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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Basel is to drive and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Basel via Lille - Europe Train Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Basel?

The distance between Dunkirk and Basel is 872 km. The road distance is 653.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dunkirk to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Basel bus from?

Dunkirk to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Basel train from?

Dunkirk to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Basel?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Basel bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Basel train arrive?

Dunkirk to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Basel is 654 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Dunkirk to Basel.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dunkirk to Basel 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 2m
CHF 133–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
12h 20m
CHF 45–91
Drive 653.6 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Baselcar 653.6 km
7h 22m
CHF 105–151
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 58m
CHF 116–304
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 15m
CHF 124–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
13h 40m
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 27m
CHF 176–378
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 26m
CHF 125–340
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 145–353

Dunkirk to Basel by train and foot

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7h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Basel via Lille - Europe Train Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 12h 20m.

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