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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 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 36m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 240.

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 49m.

How far is it from Brighton to Basel?

The distance between Brighton and Basel is 728 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 49m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 36m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 450 and takes 8h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 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 12:45 PM in Brighton and 1:45 PM 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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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Brighton to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car 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
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1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 36m
CHF 66–232
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton 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 49m
CHF 260–446
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton 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 Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
13h 12m
CHF 102–213
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 41m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 49m
CHF 89–313
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
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 40m
CHF 149–471
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 23m
CHF 137–374
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LGW - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 28m
CHF 115–301
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 22m
CHF 127–408
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
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
19h 47m
CHF 77–142
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 48m
CHF 126–229

Brighton to Basel by train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727.6 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL) 6 times a week. 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 49m.

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