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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to London is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 16h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to London is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £220.

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 17m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to London?

The distance between Basel and London is 610 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 which takes 6h 26m and costs £210 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to London?

The best way to get from Basel to London is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £210 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 16h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Basel to London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and London?

London is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 3:57 AM in Basel and 2:57 AM in London.

Where does the Basel to London train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near London?

There are 21353+ hotels available in London.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to London by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.

Train
best
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
6h 26m
£215–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N831
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
16h 17m
£54–94
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 31m
£110–307
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminsterbus Michalovce
19h 9m
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
£120–209
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
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
£56–213
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
£103–288
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
£86–272
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ZRH - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h
£92–276
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
4h 42m
£61–229
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
6h 51m
£68–256

Basel to London by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

£215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to London St Pancras Intl via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to London Victoria via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, and Luxembourg P+R Bouillon in around 16h 17m.

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