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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 210 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Basel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Basel?

The distance between Edinburgh and Basel is 1208 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Basel without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Basel bus from?

Edinburgh to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Basel train from?

Edinburgh to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Basel?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 330 - SFr 550 and takes 12h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 160 and takes 24h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Basel bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:29 PM in Edinburgh and 7:29 PM in Basel.

Where does the Edinburgh to Basel train arrive?

Edinburgh to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Edinburgh to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
4h 50m
CHF 63–204
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
12h 3m
CHF 333–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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
24h 48m
CHF 88–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
15h 40m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 15m
CHF 103–278
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GLA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 14m
CHF 142–311
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
12h 5m
CHF 341–605
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
25h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
16h 45m
CHF 245–367

Edinburgh to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,208.1 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 3m.

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