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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 25m.

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 25m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

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 War Memorial, Maidstone, Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Basel Sbb via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Lewes to Basel?

The distance between Lewes and Basel is 727 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 8h 55m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Basel train from?

Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train, bus or fly from Lewes to Basel?

The best way to get from Lewes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 420 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Lewes to Basel bus arrive?

Lewes to Basel bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at War Memorial station.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 8:05 PM in Lewes and 9:05 PM in Basel.

Where does the Lewes to Basel train arrive?

Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 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)plane LGW - BSL
4h 25m
CHF 51–179
Train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
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
8h 55m
CHF 230–414
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
3. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
4. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
19h 22m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 22m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 56m
CHF 100–329
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 50m
CHF 89–290
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 45m
CHF 144–410
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 15m
CHF 128–330
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
6h 14m
CHF 99–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
20h 52m
CHF 84–164
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 29m
CHF 123–205

Lewes to Basel by train, subway, and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.6 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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 London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 55m.

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