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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 180 and takes 21h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Basel?

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 via Railway Station, Maidstone, Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.

How far is it from Lewes to Basel?

The distance between Lewes and Basel is 726 km.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lewes to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Basel bus from?

Lewes to Basel bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from High Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Lewes to Basel?

The best way to get from Lewes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 500 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 28m.

Where does the Lewes to Basel bus arrive?

Lewes to Basel bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 8:56 PM in Lewes and 9:56 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4h 22m
CHF 48–138
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lewes 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
21h 47m
CHF 46–179
Train
1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydon
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
9h 15m
CHF 128–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Station29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maidstone to Dover
3. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoort
4. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
19h 28m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
9h 23m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 84–327
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 51m
CHF 83–222
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 43m
CHF 131–421
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 17m
CHF 104–291
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
10h 26m
CHF 148–216

Lewes to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Basel Sbb via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 15m.

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