What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Basel. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Basel?

The distance between Charing Cross and Basel is 981 km.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Basel?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Charing Cross to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Basel bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Basel?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 19m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 320 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 8:21 AM in Charing Cross and 9:21 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Basel.

Charing Cross to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 8m
CHF 233–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 19m
CHF 66–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 28m
CHF 245–313
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 25m
CHF 93–318
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
19h 54m
CHF 67–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 29m
CHF 129–235
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 41m
CHF 83–243
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
5h 46m
CHF 131–488
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 49m
CHF 118–354
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 5m
CHF 118–309
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 6m
CHF 83–257

Charing Cross to Basel by bus and train

135Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 233Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Basel.

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Distance: 980.6 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Basel Sbb via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Luxembourg in around 16h 19m.

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