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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Basel is to bus via London which costs SFr 45 - SFr 170 and takes 25h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Basel. However, there are services departing from Civic Q and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bradford and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Leeds to Basel?

The distance between Leeds and Basel is 1275 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Leeds to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Basel bus from?

Leeds to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Basel train from?

Leeds to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Basel?

The best way to get from Leeds to Basel is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 48m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Leeds to Basel bus arrive?

Leeds to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 7:43 PM in Leeds and 8:43 PM in Basel.

Where does the Leeds to Basel train arrive?

Leeds to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Leeds to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leeds to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
10h 1m
CHF 141–546
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station 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
25h 34m
CHF 47–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
22h 48m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
12h 7m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Basel (BSL)LBA - BSL
6h 30m
CHF 74–177
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Cross
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
10h 11m
CHF 183–571
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
13h 7m
CHF 199–289
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)MAN - BSL
5h 28m
CHF 68–187
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LBA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 4m
CHF 100–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MAN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 57m
CHF 78–231

Leeds to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

10h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,274.6 km
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Q to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Bradford, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North Station in around 22h 48m.

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