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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    14h 18m
    £194–638

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Albert Pier Roadbus bus
    25h 36m
    £51–149

  3. 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

  4. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BSL - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Roadbus bus
    18h 2m
    £78–197

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    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
    17h 23m
    £242–731

  6. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus bus 406
    30h 15m
    £62–206

  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 54m
    £213–311

  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 13m
    £95–498

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    10h 17m
    £129–478

Basel to Penzance by train, foot, and bus

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Penzance via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Paddington Station, London Paddington, and Plymouth in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Albert Pier Road via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and London Victoria in around 25h 36m.

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