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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Heathrow is to bus via Paris which costs £55 - £110 and takes 19h 39m.

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 52m and costs £60 - £260.

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 and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

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 Strasbourg which takes 8h 17m and costs £160 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 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 52m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £160 - £360 and takes 8h 17m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 14m.

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 3:08 PM in Basel and 2:08 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 Strasbourg 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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Heathrow by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
3h 52m
£63–254
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
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
£52–185
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
8h 17m
£168–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
16h 14m
£55–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
9h 56m
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
£98–223
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 18m
£116–317
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
£92–264
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain 39556 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
10h 23m
£175–365
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
19h 39m
£57–101
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 Heathrowcar
10h 58m
£152–217

Basel to Heathrow by train, foot, and subway

32Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two 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 1-2-3 station via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 8h 17m.

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