There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Derby by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Strasbourg
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
8h 52m£249–442Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus
19h 34m£73–163Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Derbycar
11h 27m£259–332Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 2m£88–233Train
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
12h 1m£239–434Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus
26h 15mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Derbycar
12h 23m£167–271Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 29m£117–297Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 29m£134–361Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
7h 25m£114–334Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 36m£132–307Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 40m£179–519Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 48m£131–280
Basel to Derby by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Derby is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 19h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Derby is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £240.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Derby. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Derby via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Basel and Derby is 769 miles.
The best way to get from Basel to Derby without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 52m and costs £240 - £450.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Basel to Derby, including transfers.
Basel to Derby bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Derby train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Derby is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 52m and costs £240 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 19h 34m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Derby, England?
You can take a train from St Louis to Derby via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Derby Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 19h 34m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Derby bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Derby is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 7:29 PM in Basel and 6:29 PM in Derby.
Basel to Derby train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
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