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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 24m.

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 24m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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 20m.

How far is it from Bristol to Basel?

The distance between Bristol and Basel is 869 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 20m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Bristol to Basel, including transfers.

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 or fly from Bristol to Basel?

The best way to get from Bristol to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 470 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 3:20 AM in Bristol and 4:20 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?

There are 933+ hotels available in Basel.

Bristol to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 Bristol Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
4h 24m
CHF 61–177
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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
9h 20m
CHF 269–461
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
17h 37m
CHF 222–609
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
10h 59m
Fly Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 44m
CHF 99–298
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 56m
CHF 134–401
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
6h 56m
CHF 101–290
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
12h 6m
CHF 156–253

Bristol to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. 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 20m.

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