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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lewes is to bus and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 23h 16m.

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 38m and costs £55 - £160.

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, Brausebad and arriving at High Street via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

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 Offenburg, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

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 via Paris which takes 9h 33m and costs £140 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lewes train from?

Basel to Lewes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 38m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs £140 - £450 and takes 9h 33m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 20h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Lewes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Lewes?

Lewes is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 10:58 AM in Basel and 9:58 AM in Lewes.

Where does the Basel to Lewes train arrive?

Basel to Lewes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

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

Book your Basel to Lewes train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 2005+ 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 38m
£58–151
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
23h 16m
£51–151
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
9h 33m
£147–448
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 Old Steinebus 025
20h 27m
£56–108
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 31m
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
5h 53m
£87–332
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 57m
£73–219
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 9m
£109–344
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 13m
£107–290
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
10h 42m
£153–519
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 33m
£139–206

Basel to Lewes by train, foot, and subway

7Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.5 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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 Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 9h 33m.

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