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 50 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 37m.

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 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 300.

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, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Covent Garden station and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Basel?

The distance between Charing Cross and Basel is 753 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 34m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Basel?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 330 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 37m.

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 3:19 AM in Charing Cross and 4:19 AM in Basel.

Where does the Charing Cross to Basel train arrive?

Charing Cross 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.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Charing Cross to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, subway, 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 30m
CHF 69–292
Bus
cheapest
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
16h 37m
CHF 54–103
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
7h 34m
CHF 168–325
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 18m
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 35m
CHF 55–170
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 40m
CHF 112–325
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 104–276
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
CHF 90–254
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 10m
CHF 60–215
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h 48m
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 25m
CHF 150–219

Charing Cross to Basel by bus

2Weekly Buses

16h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Covent Garden station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 34m.

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