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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 19h.

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 31m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 250.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

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 1170 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 280 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 train which takes 9h 18m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 19h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 250 and takes 4h 31m.

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 3:57 AM in Bristol and 4:57 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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Bristol to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
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 18m
CHF 289–512
Fly Bristol Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
4h 31m
CHF 61–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
19h
CHF 81–156
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
11h 9m
CHF 275–357
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 54m
CHF 111–308
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
22h 35m
CHF 88–171
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 11m
CHF 159–280
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 50m
CHF 141–420
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
7h 2m
CHF 126–341
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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 14m
CHF 171–451
Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 22m
CHF 139–433

Bristol to Basel by train and subway

45Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,170.5 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Luxembourg in around 19h.

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