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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 19h 23m.

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 40m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Parkside via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

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 London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Cambridge?

The distance between Basel and Cambridge is 668 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 57m and costs £240 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Basel to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cambridge bus from?

Basel to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

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, bus or fly from Basel to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £240 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 19h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Cambridge bus arrive?

Basel to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 11:25 AM in Basel and 10:25 AM 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 855+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Basel to Cambridge - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 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 London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain
7h 57m
£244–419
Fly Basel to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BSL - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
6h 13m
£55–241
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 47m
£98–219
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 13m
£111–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parksidebus 491
19h 23m
£65–126
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
£133–226
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 1m
£103–279
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
4h 40m
£64–226
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
£142–462
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 32m
£138–376
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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 48m
£61–243

Basel to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 664.5 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Parkside via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and London Victoria in around 19h 23m.

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