What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 160 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Basel. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Central London to Basel?

The distance between Central London and Basel is 737 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Central London to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Basel bus from?

Central London to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Basel train from?

Central London to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Central London to Basel?

The best way to get from Central London to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 420 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 180 and takes 17h 13m.

Where does the Central London to Basel bus arrive?

Central London to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 4:17 AM in Central London and 5:17 AM in Basel.

Where does the Central London to Basel train arrive?

Central London to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Central London to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Central London to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 18m
CHF 65–258
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
22h 26m
CHF 41–145
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 5m
CHF 109–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
17h 13m
CHF 47–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 38m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 44m
CHF 49–158
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 38m
CHF 89–222
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
5h
CHF 69–195
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 14m
CHF 105–310
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 3m
CHF 84–232
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 45m
CHF 146–222

Central London to Basel by subway and train

43Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.5 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Basel, Switzerland?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Northfields station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 5m.

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