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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Inverness is to bus which costs £100 - £300 and takes 29h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 8h 54m and costs £140 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Inverness. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Inverness via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Inverness?

The distance between Basel and Inverness is 1190 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs £370 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 15h 55m to get from Basel to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Inverness train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Inverness?

The best way to get from Basel to Inverness is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs £370 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £300 and takes 29h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 10h.

Where does the Basel to Inverness bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Inverness?

Inverness is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:26 PM in Basel and 12:26 PM in Inverness.

Where does the Basel to Inverness train arrive?

Basel to Inverness 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 Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 783+ hotels available in Inverness.

Basel to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

Train
best
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 Invernesstrain
15h 55m
£377–619
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane SXB - INV
10h 15m
£83–324
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
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
29h 50m
£104–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Invernesscar
18h 30m
Fly Basel to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BSL - INV
10h
£102–213
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 Invernesstrain
16h 16m
£353–652
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport 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 Invernesstrain
24h 13m
£203–359
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 Invernesscar
19h 31m
£243–401
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane ZRH - INV
8h 54m
£142–312
Fly Basel to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BSL - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
10h 31m
£153–316

Basel to Inverness by train and bus

5Weekly Services

15h 55mAverage Duration

£377Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,183.3 mi
Duration: 15h 55m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Inverness 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 15h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Bus Station Stance 3 via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 29h 50m.

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