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 60 - SFr 120 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 40m and costs SFr 70 - 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 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.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Basel?

The distance between Charing Cross and Basel is 751 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 4h 43m 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 fly which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 410 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 52m.

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 9:06 AM in Charing Cross and 10:06 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1310+ 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), train, bus, car, car 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 43m
CHF 92–324
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, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
16h 52m
CHF 62–111
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
8h 20m
CHF 230–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 14m
CHF 75–177
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
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 40m
CHF 73–244
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 49m
CHF 126–443
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
6h 6m
CHF 121–345
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
6h 3m
CHF 107–305
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 69–247
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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) flights

39Weekly Planes

2h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751.3 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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