There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Calais Ferry Port 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 Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
7h 29m€134–291Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Calaisbus N814
12h 50m€66–114Drive 652.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Calais Ferry Portcar 652.5 km
7h 19m€114–164Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
7h 6m€150–392Train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 24m€151–294Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
16h 18mTrain to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
8h 45m€159–400Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
8h 25m€171–479Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 18m€196–462
Basel to Calais Ferry Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Calais Ferry Port is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €150 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Calais via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Calais Ville via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Basel and Calais Ferry Port is 864 km. The road distance is 652.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €300.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Basel to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Basel to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Calais Ferry Port is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Calais Ferry Port, France?
You can take a train from St Louis to Calais Ville via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Calais via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Basel to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Calais Ferry Port is 652 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Basel to Calais Ferry Port.
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