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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Bedford to Basel?

The distance between Bedford and Basel is 782 km.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Bedford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Basel bus from?

Bedford to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Basel train from?

Bedford to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Basel?

The best way to get from Bedford to Basel is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Bedford to Basel bus arrive?

Bedford to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Bedford. It is currently 1:19 PM in Bedford and 2:19 PM in Basel.

Where does the Bedford to Basel train arrive?

Bedford to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Bedford to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

There are 12 ways to get from Bedford to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (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 to Luton Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 61–182
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 37m
CHF 185–374
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
12h 33m
CHF 102–281
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
10h 15m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 54m
CHF 101–328
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 40m
CHF 75–234
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 29m
CHF 135–368
Fly Luton Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 53m
CHF 86–266
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 42m
CHF 76–255
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 39m
CHF 193–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
18h 43m
CHF 71–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bedford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
11h 21m
CHF 163–238

Bedford to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.9 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Basel, Brausebad via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 18h 43m.

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