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 52m.

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 25m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 310.

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 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 52m.

Is there a direct train between England and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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 7h 34m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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.

Where do I catch the England to Basel train from?

England to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Basel?

The best way to get from England to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 390 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus via Ghent, which costs and takes 16h 48m.

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 11:13 AM in England and 12:13 PM in Basel.

Where does the England to Basel train arrive?

England to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 546+ 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 25m
CHF 81–307
Fly Manchester Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
4h 27m
CHF 47–181
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
7h 34m
CHF 227–388
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, 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 18m
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 53–215
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 48m
CHF 114–328
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 109–303
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 47m
CHF 75–237
Bus
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 52m
CHF 56–106
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 25m
CHF 126–234

England to Basel by subway and train

45Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between England and Basel, Switzerland?

British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 34m.

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