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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to train and fly which costs £60 - £250 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Cambridge via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Cambridge?

The distance between Basel and Cambridge is 666 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £250 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Basel to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cambridge train from?

Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or fly from Basel to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £250 - £440. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 9:39 PM in Basel and 8:39 PM in Cambridge.

Where does the Basel to Cambridge train arrive?

Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

Book your Basel to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 561+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Basel to Cambridge - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Cambridge by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 29m
£251–433
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
6h 43m
£61–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
12h 43m
£99–219
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridgecar
10h 1m
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain
6h 16m
£111–340
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cambridgecar
11h 1m
£133–227
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
6h 4m
£98–294
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
4h 35m
£64–216
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridgetrain
7h 11m
£142–449
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain
7h 34m
£138–363
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 53m
£146–432

Basel to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 662.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cambridge via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK flies from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a week.

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