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How to get fromCharing Cross to Baselby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Charing Cross to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    7h 27m
    CHF 257–423

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h
    CHF 63–113

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar car
    9h 31m
    CHF 267–336

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    4h 34m
    CHF 87–281

  5. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus bus N824
    2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus bus
    20h 1m

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar car
    10h 31m
    CHF 169–301

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LGW - BSL
    4h 38m
    CHF 72–252

  8. Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    5h 43m
    CHF 128–408

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    5h 52m
    CHF 109–290

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LGW - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    6h 1m
    CHF 104–331

Charing Cross to Basel by subway, foot, and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Basel Sbb via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Victoria Station, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 17h.

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