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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 25h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Basel. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central 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 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Basel?

The distance between Cardiff and Basel is 931 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cardiff to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basel bus from?

Cardiff to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basel train from?

Cardiff to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Basel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basel is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 440 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:18 PM in Cardiff and 9:18 PM in Basel.

Where does the Cardiff to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Cardiff to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
5h 19m
CHF 60–189
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
25h 23m
CHF 47–121
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 33m
CHF 152–496
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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
20h 10m
CHF 53–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
11h 37m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)plane CWL - BSL
7h 3m
CHF 83–439
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 38m
CHF 94–263
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
6h 12m
CHF 118–374
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 15m
CHF 95–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
12h 45m
CHF 182–273

Cardiff to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 930.7 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 20h 10m.

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