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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 21h 9m.

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 43m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Basel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

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 Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

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 54m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Guildford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Basel bus from?

Guildford to Basel bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

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, bus or fly from Guildford to Basel?

The best way to get from Guildford to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 420 and takes 8h 54m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Guildford to Basel bus arrive?

Guildford to Basel bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 8:11 PM in Guildford and 9:11 PM in Basel.

Where does the Guildford to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Guildford 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 50m
CHF 76–280
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 43m
CHF 75–237
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
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 54m
CHF 246–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Baselbus
18h 29m
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 30m
CHF 248–318
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 14m
CHF 106–321
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 6m
CHF 115–288
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 40m
CHF 143–517
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
21h 9m
CHF 79–145
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 32m
CHF 132–242

Guildford to Basel by train, subway, and foot

46Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.1 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Guildford, 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 train from Guildford to Basel Sbb via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 54m.

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