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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Colchester is to fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Colchester is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Colchester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Colchester?

The distance between Basel and Colchester is 663 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Colchester without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Basel to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Colchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Basel to Colchester?

The best way to get from Basel to Colchester is to train via Paris which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 11:24 PM in Basel and 10:24 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Basel to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Colchester 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
8h 4m
£107–474
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BSL - STN
4h 58m
£48–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
21h 43m
£54–180
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
9h 45m
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 39m
£92–323
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 32m
£162–589
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
10h 40m
£154–221
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 25m
£63–186
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 15m
£116–377
Fly Basel to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luton Airport (LTN)BSL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 39m
£84–190
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)FKB - STN
7h 13m
£62–208
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luton Airport (LTN)ZRH - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
7h 5m
£88–301

Basel to Colchester by train and subway

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8h 4mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Colchester.

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Distance: 658.9 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Colchester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK flies from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice a week.

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