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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to London is to bus via Paris which costs £35 - £140 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to London is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to London. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at London Victoria via Basel Euroairport FR and Luxembourg P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and London?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to London. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to London?

The distance between Basel and London is 467 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to London without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 15m and costs £140 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Basel to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to London?

The best way to get from Basel to London is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £140 - £470 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Basel to London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and London?

London is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 5:26 AM in Basel and 4:26 AM in London.

Where does the Basel to London train arrive?

Basel to London 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 London?

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

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Basel to London - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to London by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
4h 10m
£73–280
Bus via Paris
cheapest
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 / ...
20h 10m
£35–131
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
7h 15m
£140–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R BouillonN831
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London VictoriaRegioJet 10
16h 18m
£43–94
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to London
9h 21m
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4h 22m
£46–148
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
5h 37m
£104–338
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 31m
£92–251
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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 train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
5h 37m
£80–219
Fly Basel to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luton Airport (LTN)BSL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4h 33m
£65–142
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
7h 22m
£90–427
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 London
10h 19m
£146–209

Basel to London by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

British Airways, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to London St Pancras Intl via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 15m.

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