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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 75 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Basel. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Parkside, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Ely to Basel?

The distance between Ely and Basel is 1090 km.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Ely to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Basel bus from?

Ely to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Basel train from?

Ely to Basel train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Basel?

The best way to get from Ely to Basel is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 27m.

Where does the Ely to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ely and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 3:31 PM in Ely and 4:31 PM in Basel.

Where does the Ely to Basel train arrive?

Ely to Basel train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 553+ hotels available in Basel.

Ely to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ely to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely 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
9h 8m
CHF 268–478
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
3. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 22m
CHF 61–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
13h 5m
CHF 108–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
10h 8m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 156–491
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Ely 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
9h 12m
CHF 251–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
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
20h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
11h 14m
CHF 141–241
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
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 31m
CHF 149–445
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
6h 34m
CHF 105–317
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
4h 47m
CHF 78–230
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 14m
CHF 132–446

Ely to Basel by train and bus

45Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ely 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 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Basel, Brausebad via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 20h 27m.

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