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 £65 - £170 and takes 5h 4m.

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 4m and costs £65 - £170.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

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 24m.

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 via Strasbourg which takes 11h 24m and costs £330 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 4m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £330 - £700 and takes 11h 24m, you could also bus, which costs £90 - £270 and takes 23h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Basel to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 9:45 AM in Basel and 8:45 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Basel to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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.

Fly Basel to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
5h 4m
£68–164
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 24m
£330–678
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
17h 30m
£184–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
23h 32m
£94–267
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 18m
£105–281
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 40m
£80–239
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 2m
£330–571
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 53m
£315–419
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 48m
£207–347

Basel to Edinburgh by train and foot

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11h 24mAverage Duration

£330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Edinburgh Waverley via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 24m.

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