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 - £190 and takes 7h 39m.

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 39m and costs £75 - £190.

How far is it from Basel to Cowes?

The distance between Basel and Cowes is 486 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m 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 1:08 PM in Basel and 12:08 PM in Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3139+ hotels available in Cowes.

Basel to Cowes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Cowes by plane, ferry, or train

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)plane BSL - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
10h 23m
£81–295
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 39m
£78–181
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 18m
£119–390
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
4. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 59m
£109–270
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train, ferry
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 London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h
£153–401
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 37m
£150–369

Basel (BSL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

31Weekly Planes

8h 6mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.3 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

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 the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Chichester, take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the line 19 bus to Platform Tavern, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

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