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 55 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320.

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 via London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from England to Basel?

The distance between England and Basel is 753 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 15m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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, bus or fly from England to Basel?

The best way to get from England to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 400 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 19m.

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 8:36 AM in England and 9:36 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from England to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 26m
CHF 87–318
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 to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 19m
CHF 59–104
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 15m
CHF 235–396
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 27m
CHF 243–310
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 41m
CHF 78–244
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 46m
CHF 126–473
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 50m
CHF 117–359
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 41m
CHF 106–312
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 97–313
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
19h 54m
CHF 67–124
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 29m
CHF 127–235

England to Basel by bus and train

46Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between England and Basel, Switzerland?

British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. 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 15m.

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