How to Travel from
Basel to Calais
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Basel to Calais
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (749 km)
6 h 44 min
749 km.
from $41
Other
Train via Paris
7 h 26 min
560 km.
from $209.89
Bus
12 h 8 min
560 km.
from $96.09
Train
8 h 3 min
558 km.
from $327.59
Bus, Plane
6 h 40 min
560 km.
from $250.33
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
8 h 30 min
560 km.
from $271.85
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
7 h 56 min
560 km.
from $304.46
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Liège
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34
Bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Calais
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98
Trans Nicolaescu
Bus from Liege to Calais
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.96
Train operators
SNCF
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Nord to Lille
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.35–$101.78
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.63–$45.80
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$49.62
TGV inOui
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Basel Sbb to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$178.12
Train from Paris Nord to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.16–$101.78
Train from Strasbourg to Lille
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$120.86–$203.56
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$95.42
Train from Lille Europe to Calais
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$69.97
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53–$69.97
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$95.42
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$114.50
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Airlines
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$496.18
Plane from Zurich Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$534.35
Brussels Airlines
Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36
Plane from Zurich Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58
Plane from Zurich Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$559.79
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Calais?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Calais is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 12h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Calais?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Calais is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Calais?
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Calais via Basel Euroairport FR and Liege. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Is there a direct train between Basel and Calais?
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Calais Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
How far is it from Basel to Calais?
The distance between Basel and Calais is 853 km. The road distance is 725 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Calais without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs $152.17 - $282.61 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Calais?
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Basel to Calais, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Basel to Calais bus from?
Basel to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Calais train from?
Basel to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.
Train or bus from Basel to Calais?
The best way to get from Basel to Calais is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs $152.17 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 12h 8m.
Where does the Basel to Calais bus arrive?
Basel to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station.
Where does the Basel to Calais train arrive?
Basel to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Can I drive from Basel to Calais?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Calais is 725 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Basel to Calais.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Calais?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Calais?
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Where can I stay near Calais?
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