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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Heathrow is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Heathrow is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Colmar, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Heathrow?

The distance between Basel and Heathrow is 453 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Heathrow without a car is to train via Colmar which takes 7h 26m and costs £210 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Basel to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heathrow bus from?

Basel to Heathrow bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heathrow train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Basel to Heathrow is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can train via Colmar, which costs £210 - £390 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Heathrow bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Heathrow?

Heathrow is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 9:51 PM in Basel and 8:51 PM in Heathrow.

Where does the Basel to Heathrow train arrive?

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

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

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Basel to Heathrow - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Heathrow by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
3h 53m
£63–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
16h 10m
£60–100
Train via Colmar
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
7h 26m
£216–390
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
9h 59m
£235–289
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
5h 11m
£94–276
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
5h 20m
£85–238
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
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 Custom House to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
6h 14m
£133–475
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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 Farringdontrain
6h 39m
£106–320
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain 839552 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
11h 5m
£191–384
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus N824
22h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrowcar
10h 56m
£141–232

Basel to Heathrow by train, foot, and subway

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450.5 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 26m.

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