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Basel to Caen Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Basel to Caen?
There are usually 3 daily bus trips from Basel to Caen.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceMX$1,324.38 | Avg. PriceMX$1,152.71 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration19h 11m | Duration1d 0h 49m |
Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Basel to Caen. The train trip from Basel to Caen is usually about 24 hours and 50 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 382 mi (615 km) |
| Fastest train | 24h 50m |
| Lowest price | MX$1,152.71 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Basel to Caen?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Basel to Caen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 1d 0h 50m | MX$2,124.66 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Caen from Basel. The train usually departs from Badischer Schwarzwaldallee in Basel and arrives at Caen Central Bus Station in Caen after about 24 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Basel to Caen
The distance between Basel and Caen is approximately 382 miles, or 615 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 hours and 50 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Basel to Caen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Basel at 12:00pm and arrives in Caen around 24 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Basel
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Image credit: Unsplash
Basel is bordered by France to the west and Germany to the east, with the river Rhine running directly through the city. This culture-centric destination is known for containing Switzerland's highest concentration of museums. With over 40 museums, roughly one per square kilometer, you're guaranteed to find at least one museum that fits your interests. Of course, it's got classic art museums like the Fine Arts Museum and the Jean Tinguely Museum, but you'll write home about the niche ones like Basel Paper Mill (a museum about paper and printing) and Toys Worlds Museum.
Basel's Old Town area will give you a taste of the city's history, with its cobblestoned streets and medieval churches, as well as several beautiful fountains. In the Marktplatz, or market square, check out the bold red City Hall, as well as even more museums, these ones devoted to Basel's history.
Basel is also home to Switzerland's oldest zoo, founded in 1874. Conveniently located in the heart of Basel, the zoo lets you get up close and personal with animals from the tiniest insects to the grandest elephants. Plus, you can learn more about the zoo's conservation projects.
Basel is well-situated for easy travel to other countries due to its proximity to France and Germany, as well as its transportation options. The world's only tri-national airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, is only 4km from Basel. This unique airport is located on both French and Swiss territory but also serves travelers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European bus services stop in the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Basel?
Main departure station: Badischer Schwarzwaldallee
There is one train station in Basel.
All train stations in Basel:
Badischer Schwarzwaldallee
Where is the train station in Caen?
Main arrival station: Caen Central Bus Station
Caen has one train station.
Train stations in Caen:
Caen Central Bus Station
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