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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Coach Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Basel Sbb via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Basel?

The distance between Ipswich and Basel is 1145 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Ipswich to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Basel bus from?

Ipswich to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Basel train from?

Ipswich to Basel train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Basel?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 16m.

Where does the Ipswich to Basel bus arrive?

Ipswich to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Ipswich and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Ipswich. It is currently 3:07 PM in Ipswich and 4:07 PM in Basel.

Where does the Ipswich to Basel train arrive?

Ipswich to Basel train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Ipswich to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ipswich to Basel by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 12m
CHF 202–416
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 70–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
13h 22m
CHF 113–267
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 56m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 59m
CHF 98–310
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 53m
CHF 174–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
20h 16m
CHF 85–141
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
11h 2m
CHF 162–236
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 45m
CHF 71–220
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
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 25m
CHF 138–343
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 18m
CHF 128–284

Ipswich to Basel by train, subway, and foot

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9h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,144.6 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Basel Sbb via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Basel, Brausebad via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 20h 16m.

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