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How to get fromPhilipsburg to Basse-Terreby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Philipsburg to Basse-Terre by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from L'Espérance Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from L'Espérance Airport (SFG) to Pointe-À-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)plane plane SFG - PTP
    2. Take the ferry from Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe to The Saints, Terre de Hautferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Terre-de-Haut to Basse-Terreferry ferry
    6h 22m
    $137–401

  2. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Pointe-À-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)plane plane SXM - PTP
    2. Take the ferry from Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe to The Saints, Terre de Hautferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Terre-de-Haut to Basse-Terreferry ferry
    7h 16m
    $362–823

L'Espérance Airport (SFG) to Pointe-À-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Philipsburg, Sint Maarten and Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe?

There is no direct connection from Philipsburg to Basse-Terre. However, you can drive to L'Espérance Airport (SFG) airport, fly to Pointe-À-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare De Bergevin 2, walk to Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, take the ferry to The Saints, Terre de Haut, then take the ferry to Basse-Terre. Alternatively, you can drive to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) airport, fly to Pointe-À-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare De Bergevin 2, walk to Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, take the ferry to The Saints, Terre de Haut, then take the ferry to Basse-Terre.

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