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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Edinburgh?

The distance between Basel and Edinburgh is 755 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs £310 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Basel to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Edinburgh train from?

Basel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Basel to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £310 - £550 and takes 11h 25m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £260 and takes 25h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 8:18 AM in Basel and 7:18 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Basel to Edinburgh train arrive?

Basel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Basel to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Fly Basel to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
5h 3m
£63–204
Train
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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 25m
£310–512
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
25h 18m
£88–259
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
15h 50m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
6h 23m
£95–275
Fly Basel to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BSL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 53m
£76–229
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ZRH - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 17m
£133–320
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 45m
£292–563
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 13m
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 Edinburghcar
16h 50m
£215–332

Basel to Edinburgh by train and bus

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11h 25mAverage Duration

£310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

easyJet, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 25m.

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