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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 160 and takes 23h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Basel. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Brighton to Basel?

The distance between Brighton and Basel is 727 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Brighton to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Basel bus from?

Brighton to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Basel train from?

Brighton to Basel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Basel?

The best way to get from Brighton to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 500 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 47m.

Where does the Brighton to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Brighton and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 4:22 AM in Brighton and 5:22 AM in Basel.

Where does the Brighton to Basel train arrive?

Brighton to Basel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Brighton to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4h 20m
CHF 46–130
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
23h 47m
CHF 45–156
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
8h 46m
CHF 122–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR
19h 47m
CHF 55–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
9h 40m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
5h 55m
CHF 102–357
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 49m
CHF 81–214
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 33m
CHF 120–391
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 19m
CHF 122–321
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
10h 42m
CHF 150–219

Brighton to Basel by train

43Weekly Trains

8h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Basel.

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Distance: 726.7 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 46m.

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