There are 11 ways to get from Lewes to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry
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Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel
best- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 31mCHF 76–219Train
- Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 33mCHF 245–430Bus
- Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
20h 29mCHF 82–159Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 31mCHF 245–312Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 53mCHF 108–352Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 54mCHF 95–320Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 43mCHF 160–538Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 17mCHF 142–403Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
6h 11mCHF 109–270Train, bus
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
21h 17mCHF 98–174Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 33mCHF 128–237
Lewes to Basel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Basel. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Old Steine, London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Basel Sbb via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Lewes and Basel is 727 km.
The best way to get from Lewes to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Lewes to Basel, including transfers.
Lewes to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 430 and takes 8h 33m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 29m.
What companies run services between Lewes, England and Basel, Switzerland?
easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Basel Sbb via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–220
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Lewes to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basel is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 7:47 PM in Lewes and 8:47 PM in Basel.
Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
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