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 55 - SFr 120 and takes 20h 2m.

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 31m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 310.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Charing Cross to Basel, including transfers.

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 31m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 360 and takes 7h 33m, you could also bus via Ghent, which costs and takes 17h 12m.

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 5:53 AM in Charing Cross and 6:53 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 1296+ 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 31m
CHF 81–307
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 34m
CHF 53–205
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 33m
CHF 202–355
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
17h 12m
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
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 43m
CHF 114–333
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 50m
CHF 109–308
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge 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
5h 58m
CHF 91–296
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 69–216
Bus
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
20h 2m
CHF 59–115
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 125–208

Charing Cross to Basel by subway and train

43Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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) every 3 hours. 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 33m.

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