What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel is to bus and fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Basel is 728 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 410.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 410 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 11:57 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 12:57 AM in Basel.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel?

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car 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 2m
CHF 70–268
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 53m
CHF 47–185
Train
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 26m
CHF 220–404
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 Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 50m
CHF 84–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 25m
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
5h 22m
CHF 98–269
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratfordtrain
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 26m
CHF 131–365
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
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 18m
CHF 85–276
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 77–239
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 32m
CHF 131–216

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel by subway and train

43Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel.

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Distance: 727.9 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, 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 subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 26m.

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