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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 29h 49m.

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 8m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

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 15m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Basel?

The distance between Aberdeen and Basel is 1271 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 15h 2m and costs SFr 390 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 8m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 390 - SFr 650 and takes 15h 2m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 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 2:18 PM in Aberdeen and 3:18 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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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)plane ABZ - BSL
6h 8m
CHF 128–231
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
7h 7m
CHF 111–329
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
15h 2m
CHF 390–626
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
27h 48m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
17h 46m
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ABZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 46m
CHF 167–382
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 31m
CHF 150–410
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
15h 15m
CHF 353–661
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
29h 49m
CHF 115–195
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
18h 51m
CHF 252–411

Aberdeen to Basel by train and bus

21Weekly Services

15h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 390Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,270.6 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

KLM, British Airways, and easyJet fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Basel (BSL) 4 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 15h 2m.

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