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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 130 and takes 21h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct train between Hertford and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hertford East and arriving at Basel Sbb via Tottenham Hale, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Hertford to Basel?

The distance between Hertford and Basel is 1016 km.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 390.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hertford to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hertford to Basel?

The best way to get from Hertford to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 130 and takes 21h 14m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the time difference between Hertford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Hertford. It is currently 10:21 AM in Hertford and 11:21 AM in Basel.

Where does the Hertford to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1296+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Hertford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train via Paris
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 216–384
Fly London Stansted Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
4h 56m
CHF 60–197
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
14h 38m
CHF 73–217
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hertford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 28m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 92–316
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 14m
CHF 158–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
21h 14m
CHF 65–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hertford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 33m
CHF 130–216
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 32m
CHF 64–229
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 24m
CHF 125–350
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
7h
CHF 120–317
Line 724 bus to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 48m
CHF 90–294

Hertford to Basel by train, subway, and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.5 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Hertford East to Basel Sbb via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hertford East to Basel SBB via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels-North train station in around 21h 14m.

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