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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lewes is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lewes is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at High Street via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lewes via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Lewes?

The distance between Basel and Lewes is 454 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £240 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Basel to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lewes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Lewes train from?

Basel to Lewes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Lewes?

The best way to get from Basel to Lewes is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £240 - £430 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Lewes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Lewes?

Lewes is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:37 PM in Basel and 5:37 PM in Lewes.

Where does the Basel to Lewes train arrive?

Basel to Lewes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lewes?

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 2077+ hotels available in Lewes.

Basel to Lewes - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Lewes 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 Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
4h 40m
£74–229
Train
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 East Croydon to Lewestrain
8h 9m
£247–423
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 Old Steinebus 025
19h 15m
£74–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Lewescar
9h 33m
£231–283
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
6h
£106–360
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
5h 59m
£106–274
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 London Victoria to Lewestrain
7h 4m
£144–507
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
7h 19m
£133–395
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
6h 16m
£114–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
20h 16m
£88–162
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 Lewescar
10h 31m
£124–210

Basel to Lewes by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 9mAverage Duration

£247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lewes via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and East Croydon in around 8h 9m.

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