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 £55 - £100 and takes 18h 45m.

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 13m and costs £65 - £290.

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 and arriving at London Victoria via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

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 17m.

How far is it from Basel to London?

The distance between Basel and London is 468 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 17m and costs £160 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel 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 13m and costs £65 - £290. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £160 - £360 and takes 7h 17m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Basel to London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and London?

London is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 8:23 PM in Basel and 7:23 PM 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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Where can I stay near 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, 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)plane BSL - LHR
4h 13m
£67–289
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 24m
£43–166
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
7h 17m
£165–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
15h 20m
£54–79
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
9h 27m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
5h 32m
£110–307
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
5h 33m
£102–258
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
5h 43m
£83–245
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
4h 47m
£57–201
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain 39556 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
9h 23m
£172–359
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
18h 45m
£56–98
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 Londoncar
10h 29m
£149–212

Basel to London by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two 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 17m.

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