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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Basel. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Basel?

The distance between Cambridge and Basel is 1066 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Cambridge to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Basel bus from?

Cambridge to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Basel train from?

Cambridge to Basel train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Basel?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Basel is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 7:51 PM in Cambridge and 8:51 PM in Basel.

Where does the Cambridge to Basel train arrive?

Cambridge to Basel train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Cambridge to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cambridge to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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 21m
CHF 254–459
Fly London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 2m
CHF 53–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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
12h 42m
CHF 101–231
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 51m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 54m
CHF 119–362
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 51m
CHF 244–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
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
18h 29m
CHF 72–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 57m
CHF 137–235
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 51m
CHF 101–304
Fly London Stansted Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
4h 27m
CHF 65–227
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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 47m
CHF 155–503
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge 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 18m
CHF 148–383

Cambridge to Basel by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,066.1 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 18h 29m.

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