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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 22h 15m.

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 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.

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 8m.

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 6m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m 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 National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 6m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 210 and takes 21h 9m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 220 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Leeds to Basel bus arrive?

Leeds to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 3:53 AM in Leeds and 4:53 AM 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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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 576+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 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 Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
10h 6m
CHF 289–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
22h 15m
CHF 67–96
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
21h 9m
CHF 99–201
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
12h 13m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Basel (BSL)plane LBA - BSL
6h 9m
CHF 98–219
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
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
10h 8m
CHF 272–503
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
13h 18m
CHF 175–299
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
5h 32m
CHF 78–228
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LBA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 37m
CHF 122–299
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 55m
CHF 107–319
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 37m
CHF 167–390

Leeds to Basel by train and bus

45Weekly Services

10h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,274.6 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 21h 9m.

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