What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 24h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Basel?

The distance between Cheltenham and Basel is 941 km.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 450.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cheltenham to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Basel bus from?

Cheltenham to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Basel train from?

Cheltenham to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Basel?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h 43m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Basel bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 2:23 PM in Cheltenham and 3:23 PM in Basel.

Where does the Cheltenham to Basel train arrive?

Cheltenham to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
5h 10m
CHF 79–233
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
24h 56m
CHF 61–89
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
9h 40m
CHF 235–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
19h 43m
CHF 74–124
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
11h 18m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
6h 15m
CHF 134–411
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 29m
CHF 137–363
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
7h 16m
CHF 126–281
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 34m
CHF 169–395
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
10h 26m
CHF 234–447
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
12h 25m
CHF 174–253

Cheltenham to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 19h 43m.

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