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 120 and takes 18h 29m.

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 54m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Romford Station, Upminster and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

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 1021 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 240 - SFr 430.

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 bus from?

Hertford to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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 240 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 18h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Hertford to Basel bus arrive?

Hertford to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Hertford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Hertford. It is currently 3:00 PM in Hertford and 4:00 PM 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 1154+ hotels available in Basel.

Hertford to Basel - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Hertford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

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 246–430
Fly London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel SBBtrain
8h
CHF 52–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
18h 29m
CHF 64–117
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
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 29m
CHF 129–344
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 12m
CHF 171–416
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
19h 20m
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 131–226
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 37m
CHF 69–249
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 119–322
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Finsbury Park 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 56m
CHF 101–314
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 88–278
Fly London Stansted Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
4h 54m
CHF 55–226

Hertford to Basel by train, subway, and foot

45Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,021.4 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 Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 18h 29m.

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