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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 180 and takes 23h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Bristol to Basel?

The distance between Bristol and Basel is 870 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Bristol to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Basel bus from?

Bristol to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Basel train from?

Bristol to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Basel?

The best way to get from Bristol to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 650 and takes 9h 18m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 29m.

Where does the Bristol to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 10:30 AM in Bristol and 11:30 AM in Basel.

Where does the Bristol to Basel train arrive?

Bristol to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Bristol to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)BRS - BSL
4h 18m
CHF 65–175
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals040 / ...
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 32m
CHF 42–173
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
9h 18m
CHF 139–621
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
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 29m
CHF 48–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
10h 59m
Fly Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 42m
CHF 100–249
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
5h 55m
CHF 114–458
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
6h 58m
CHF 94–262
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
12h 1m
CHF 181–274

Bristol to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.3 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 18m.

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