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 - £150 and takes 20h 28m.

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 £65 - £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, 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 28m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs £250 - £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 FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR 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 £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £250 - £430 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 20h 28m.

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 8:19 AM in Basel and 7:19 AM 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?

Book your Basel to Lewes train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 2024+ 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, train, car, car 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
£65–228
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 6m
£253–424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Upminsterbus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
18h 4m
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
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
£92–292
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
£144–457
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
£137–390
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SXB - LGW
5h 59m
£103–278
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GVA - LGW
7h 52m
£125–384
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 28m
£72–143
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 36m
£121–207

Basel to Lewes by train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

£253Cheapest 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) 6 times a week. 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 6m.

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