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 110 and takes 16h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 220.

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 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 52m.

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 985 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 220 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 or bus from Charing Cross to Basel?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs and takes 16h 48m.

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 5:31 PM in Charing Cross and 6:31 PM 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 1319+ hotels available in Basel.

Charing Cross to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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 33m
CHF 227–388
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 39m
CHF 52–215
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, 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 48m
CHF 114–318
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
16h 52m
CHF 56–106
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 126–219
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 109–303
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 90–281
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 99–304

Charing Cross to Basel by subway and train

45Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 985 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Embankment station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Upminster station, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h 48m.

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