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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Stansted is to bus via Labour-in-Vain Road which costs £45 - £80 and takes 18h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Stansted?

The distance between Basel and Stansted is 642 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £250 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Basel to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Stansted bus from?

Basel to Stansted bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Train or bus from Basel to Stansted?

The best way to get from Basel to Stansted is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £250 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Stansted bus arrive?

Basel to Stansted bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Stansted?

Stansted is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 7:05 AM in Basel and 6:05 AM in Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16736+ hotels available in Stansted.

Basel to Stansted - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Stansted 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
7h 14m
£258–417
Bus via Labour-in-Vain Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
18h 33m
£49–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
17h 54m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar
8h 51m
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
7h 42m
£120–387
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 Stanstedcar
9h 54m
£115–201
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
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 46m
£75–251
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 London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 16m
£122–354
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
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 5m
£101–322
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SXB - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 5m
£122–311
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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 12m
£90–277
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 20m
£87–314

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 638.2 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Stansted via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Flagstone Paving via Brussels-North Station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station, Gravesend station, and Barrack Row in around 17h 54m.

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