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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Basel is to bus and fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 180 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Basel?

The distance between Glasgow and Basel is 1259 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Basel without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Glasgow to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Basel train from?

Glasgow to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Basel?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Basel is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 25h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Glasgow to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Glasgow. It is currently 7:05 AM in Glasgow and 8:05 AM in Basel.

Where does the Glasgow to Basel train arrive?

Glasgow to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Glasgow to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Glasgow to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Basel by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)EDI - BSL
5h 16m
CHF 62–177
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
12h 22m
CHF 163–694
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR
25h 49m
CHF 69–207
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
15h 29m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Basel (BSL)GLA - BSL
6h 20m
CHF 92–164
Fly Glasgow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GLA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 44m
CHF 104–243
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)EDI - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 45m
CHF 87–241
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2832
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
28h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
16h 29m
CHF 251–365

Glasgow to Basel by train and foot

43Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258.9 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 25h 49m.

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