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 50 - SFr 130 and takes 26h 31m.

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 31m and costs SFr 50 - 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 SBB via Bradford and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

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 and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Leeds to Basel?

The distance between Leeds and Basel is 1036 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 9h 51m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 9h 51m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 22h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 39m.

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 12:09 AM in Leeds and 1:09 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
5h 31m
CHF 53–187
Bus via London
cheapest
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 Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
26h 31m
CHF 51–128
Train
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 Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
9h 51m
CHF 172–519
Bus
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 72–91
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 10m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Basel (BSL)plane LBA - BSL
6h 39m
CHF 63–202
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
8h 9m
CHF 98–294
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 56m
CHF 72–231
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 185–517
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 16m
CHF 193–288

Leeds to Basel by train and foot

8Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,036 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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, and Paris Est in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Q to Basel SBB via Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Bradford, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 22h 15m.

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