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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cowes is to fly and train and ferry which costs £75 - £200 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cowes is to fly and train and ferry which takes 7h 17m and costs £75 - £200.

How far is it from Basel to Cowes?

The distance between Basel and Cowes is 486 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cowes without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 18h 26m and costs £75 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Basel to Cowes, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cowes?

Cowes is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:19 AM in Basel and 12:19 AM in Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3036+ hotels available in Cowes.

Basel to Cowes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Cowes by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

Fly Basel to Southampton Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)BSL - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 46m
£116–265
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Station032 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
18h 26m
£75–297
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnham
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolston
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 17m
£79–197
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 33m
£101–319
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnham
4. Take the train from Barnham to Woolston
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 33m
£113–268
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 53m
£120–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train, ferry
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 London Waterloo to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 37m
£138–432

Basel to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

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18h 26mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.8 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Basel to Cowes. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, London Victoria, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Funnel Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 18h 26m.

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