What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus via Paris which costs £40 - £130 and takes 21h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Basel and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 454 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £100 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £400 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 17h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Heathrow Terminal 5 is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:51 AM in Basel and 12:51 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5?

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Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 3062+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 by plane, train (TGV, 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)BSL - LHR
3h 58m
£65–266
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
4h 52m
£41–162
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
8h 14m
£107–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R BouillonN837 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London VictoriaRegioJet 10
17h 38m
£49–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrow Terminal 5
9h 28m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ZRH - LHR
5h 19m
£84–297
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ZRH - LGW
3. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
6h 13m
£70–243
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)ZRH - LCY
6h 30m
£124–367
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700 / ...
21h 10m
£44–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrow Terminal 5
10h 27m
£155–225

Basel to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, bus, and subway

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8h 14mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 8h 14m.

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