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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Basel. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Luton Station Interchange, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Basel?

The distance between Hitchin and Basel is 764 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Hitchin to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Basel bus from?

Hitchin to Basel bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Basel train from?

Hitchin to Basel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train, bus or fly from Hitchin to Basel?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 500 and takes 8h 24m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Hitchin to Basel bus arrive?

Hitchin to Basel bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Hitchin and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Hitchin. It is currently 5:08 AM in Hitchin and 6:08 AM in Basel.

Where does the Hitchin to Basel train arrive?

Hitchin to Basel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Hitchin to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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 Luton Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)LTN - BSL
4h 28m
CHF 59–126
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
23h 10m
CHF 43–141
Train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
8h 24m
CHF 121–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR
18h 56m
CHF 50–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hitchin to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
9h 50m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
5h 22m
CHF 101–335
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
5h 8m
CHF 54–152
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 28m
CHF 125–400
Fly Luton Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LTN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 2m
CHF 64–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 46m
CHF 121–299
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
8h 34m
CHF 163–526
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hitchin to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
10h 51m
CHF 159–232

Hitchin to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.6 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

easyJet flies from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hitchin 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 24m.

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