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 50 - SFr 160 and takes 25h 35m.

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 11m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

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 16m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Basel?

The distance between Cardiff and Basel is 930 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 via Paris which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 via Paris which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 16m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Basel bus arrive?

Cardiff to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:12 AM in Cardiff and 5:12 AM 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)BRS - BSL
5h 11m
CHF 82–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
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
20h 16m
CHF 51–123
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 35m
CHF 157–539
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
11h 37m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)CWL - BSL
7h 1m
CHF 127–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 35m
CHF 118–273
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
6h 7m
CHF 122–416
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
7h 9m
CHF 97–280
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel SbbTgv
10h 30m
CHF 201–548
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
25h 35m
CHF 55–153
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
12h 39m
CHF 190–286

Cardiff to Basel by train and subway

35Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 929.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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 35m. 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 16m.

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