The average train between Calais and Basel takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Calais and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Basel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Basel Sbb station via Lille Flandres station and Strasbourg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Calais to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
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The distance between Calais and Basel is 560.5 km. The road distance is 649 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Basel Sbb via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Strasbourg in around 7h 21m.