What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Basel Sbb via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Basel?

The distance between Aberdeen and Basel is 1270 km.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 14h 58m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 600.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Aberdeen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Basel bus from?

Aberdeen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Basel train from?

Aberdeen to Basel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Basel?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 600 and takes 14h 58m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 210 and takes 29h 49m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Basel bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 4:49 PM in Aberdeen and 5:49 PM in Basel.

Where does the Aberdeen to Basel train arrive?

Aberdeen to Basel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Aberdeen to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Basel (BSL)ABZ - BSL
6h 14m
CHF 95–214
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)EDI - BSL
6h 56m
CHF 83–253
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
14h 58m
CHF 231–594
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
27h 48m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
17h 40m
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)ABZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 48m
CHF 153–311
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Basel (BSL)INV - BSL
9h 16m
CHF 157–267
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to StrasbourgTgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
15h 12m
CHF 222–740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR
29h 49m
CHF 84–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
18h 41m
CHF 277–402

Aberdeen to Basel by train and bus

23Weekly Services

14h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,269.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Basel, Switzerland?

KLM, British Airways, and easyJet fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 14h 58m.

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