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

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 250 and takes 4h 42m.

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 42m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 250.

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 38m.

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 8h 20m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 or bus from Charing Cross to Basel?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Basel is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 38m.

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 3:54 AM in Charing Cross and 4:54 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1315+ 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, train, car ferry, 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
8h 20m
CHF 235–406
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 42m
CHF 68–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
16h 38m
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 21m
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 119–404
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 27m
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 109–340
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 96–315
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 99–369
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 79–238

Charing Cross to Basel by bus and train

45Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Basel, Brausebad via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 16h 38m.

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