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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 250.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Black Boy PH, London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

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 Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 7h 12m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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, bus or fly from Harpenden to Basel?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Basel is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 250 and takes 4h 6m.

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 12:58 AM in Harpenden and 1:58 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Harpenden to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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
7h 12m
CHF 245–429
Fly Luton Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
4h 6m
CHF 62–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 59m
CHF 73–114
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 49m
CHF 253–325
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 14m
CHF 108–331
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 50m
CHF 137–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 11m
CHF 98–264
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
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 13m
CHF 149–529
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 38m
CHF 133–367
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 24m
CHF 93–298

Harpenden to Basel by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.9 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Luxembourg in around 17h 59m.

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