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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Penzance is to bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 25h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 10h 18m and costs £120 - £470.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Penzance?

The distance between Basel and Penzance is 947 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Penzance without a car is to train via Paris which takes 14h 22m and costs £190 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 14h 22m to get from Basel to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Penzance bus from?

Basel to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Train or bus from Basel to Penzance?

The best way to get from Basel to Penzance is to train via Paris which takes 14h 22m and costs £190 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 25h 44m.

Where does the Basel to Penzance bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Penzance?

Penzance is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:29 PM in Basel and 12:29 PM in Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2407+ hotels available in Penzance.

Basel to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

Train via Paris
best
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
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
14h 22m
£199–658
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
25h 44m
£52–159
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Penzancecar
13h 48m
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BSL - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
18h 36m
£86–212
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain
18h 3m
£242–722
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penzancetrain
26h 47m
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 Penzancecar
14h 46m
£213–311
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Exeter (EXT)plane BSL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
13h 17m
£95–498
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
10h 18m
£129–470

Basel to Penzance by train, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

14h 22mAverage Duration

£199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941.6 mi
Duration: 14h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Bus Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and London Victoria in around 25h 44m.

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