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

The cheapest way to get from England to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between England and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from England 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 England to Basel?

The distance between England and Basel is 981 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from England to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Basel bus from?

England to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from England to Basel?

The best way to get from England to Basel is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 38m.

Where does the England to Basel bus arrive?

England to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between England and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 2:44 PM in England and 3:44 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from England to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
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 17m
CHF 235–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
16h 38m
CHF 62–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 20m
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 45m
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 London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 27m
CHF 126–229
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 39m
CHF 68–235
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
Fly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 49m
CHF 85–283
Fly Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 45m
CHF 104–302
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
5h 53m
CHF 91–316

England to Basel by bus and train

45Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 235Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Basel.

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Distance: 980.6 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between 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 17m. 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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