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How to get fromBasel to Penzanceby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Penzance by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

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    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
    17h 16m
    £210–522

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Morrisonsbus bus 406 / ...
    31h 29m
    £62–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus bus 299
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 56m
    £64–104

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Penzancecar car
    13h 56m

  5. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BSL - NQY
    2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    18h 41m
    £81–354

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
    18h 7m
    £216–584

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Penzancecar car
    14h 59m
    £201–314

  8. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BSL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    13h 16m
    £129–374

  9. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
    13h 22m
    £153–432

Basel to Penzance by train, foot, and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Penzance via Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 17h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Penzance Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria in around 24h 56m.

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