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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 190 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Black Boy PH, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Basel. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Basel?

The distance between Harpenden and Basel is 1016 km.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Harpenden to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Basel bus from?

Harpenden to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Harpenden to Basel?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Basel is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 28m.

Where does the Harpenden to Basel bus arrive?

Harpenden to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Harpenden and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Harpenden. It is currently 12:59 AM in Harpenden and 1:59 AM in Basel.

Where does the Harpenden to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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Harpenden to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Harpenden to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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 20m
CHF 246–418
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 10m
CHF 82–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 17m
CHF 86–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Harpenden to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 42m
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 24m
CHF 229–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
18h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Harpenden to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 48m
CHF 134–230
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
6h 18m
CHF 134–431
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 37m
CHF 123–348
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Harpenden 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 33m
CHF 110–331
Fly Luton Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 27m
CHF 85–336
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 23m
CHF 91–268

Harpenden to Basel by train and bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.9 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Basel, Brausebad via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 18h 28m.

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