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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 200 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Basel Sbb via Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Guildford to Basel?

The distance between Guildford and Basel is 763 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Guildford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Basel train from?

Guildford to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or fly from Guildford to Basel?

The best way to get from Guildford to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 400 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 11:11 PM in Guildford and 12:11 AM in Basel.

Where does the Guildford to Basel train arrive?

Guildford to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1296+ hotels available in Basel.

Guildford to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Guildford to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), subway, 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 56m
CHF 71–270
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 37m
CHF 50–196
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
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
8h 45m
CHF 217–391
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Wimbledon station to Upminster stationsubway
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
18h 30m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 21m
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
6h 15m
CHF 99–271
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford 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
6h 2m
CHF 88–287
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 131–374
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
6h 14m
CHF 76–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 28m
CHF 130–214

Guildford to Basel by train, subway, and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guildford to Basel Sbb via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 45m.

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