What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Omer to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Omer to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Omer to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Omer to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Omer and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Omer to Basel. However, there are services departing from St Omer and arriving at Basel Sbb via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Saint-Omer to Basel?

The distance between Saint-Omer and Basel is 813 km. The road distance is 617.5 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Omer to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Omer to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Omer to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Saint-Omer to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Omer to Basel train from?

Saint-Omer to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Omer station.

Where does the Saint-Omer to Basel train arrive?

Saint-Omer to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Saint-Omer to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Omer to Basel is 617 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Saint-Omer to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Saint-Omer to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Saint-Omer to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Saint-Omer to Basel by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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 St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 35m
CHF 136–224
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
11h 41m
CHF 54–92
Drive 617.5 km
1. Drive from Saint-Omer to Baselcar 617.5 km
7h 5m
CHF 104–150
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain
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 39m
CHF 135–353
Train
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 23m
CHF 143–227
Train, bus via Arlon
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Arlontrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Basel Euroairport FRbus
12h 14m
CHF 88–141
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain
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
6h 59m
CHF 149–341
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 8m
CHF 160–392
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 21m
CHF 193–458
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
5. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 37m
CHF 168–403

Saint-Omer to Basel by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from St Omer to Basel Sbb via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 35m.

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