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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Reading is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 18h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £75 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Reading. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Reading RailAir via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Reading. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Reading?

The distance between Basel and Reading is 653 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £220 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Basel to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Reading?

The best way to get from Basel to Reading is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £220 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 18h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:52 AM in Basel and 5:52 AM in Reading.

Where does the Basel to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Basel to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Reading by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, subway, 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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 19m
£228–413
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 Readingtrain
5h 37m
£60–229
Bus
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 Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
18h 21m
£81–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
9h 54m
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 55m
£76–295
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminsterbus
3. Take the subway from Upminster station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway
4. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
20h 49m
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 Readingcar
10h 57m
£133–228
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 15m
£108–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 21m
£132–367
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 Readingtrain
6h 57m
£97–289
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 42m
£79–266

Basel to Reading by train and subway

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7h 19mAverage Duration

£228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Reading RailAir via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 18h 21m.

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