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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Basel Sbb via Aldgate station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Basildon to Basel?

The distance between Basildon and Basel is 1020 km.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Basildon to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Basel train from?

Basildon to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Basel?

The best way to get from Basildon to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs and takes 16h 12m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 12:53 PM in Basildon and 1:53 PM in Basel.

Where does the Basildon to Basel train arrive?

Basildon to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basildon to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 20m
CHF 222–386
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 25m
CHF 61–241
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h 12m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 6m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 29m
CHF 93–317
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 35m
CHF 168–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
17h 40m
CHF 67–125
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 11m
CHF 126–219
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 56m
CHF 125–338
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 53m
CHF 126–313
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 44m
CHF 99–307
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 76–237

Basildon to Basel by train, foot, and subway

43Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,019.8 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Basel Sbb via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h 12m.

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