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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 28m.

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 31m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

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 (Bahnhof SBB) via Old Steine, London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

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 East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

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 32m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 National Express, depart from Old Steine 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 31m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 480 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Lewes to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lewes and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 9:49 PM in Lewes and 10:49 PM in Basel.

Where does the Lewes to Basel train arrive?

Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.

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

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

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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
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1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 31m
CHF 81–211
Train
1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
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 32m
CHF 260–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
20h 28m
CHF 85–149
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 31m
CHF 243–310
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 48m
CHF 116–382
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 54m
CHF 116–307
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
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 42m
CHF 162–550
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
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 11m
CHF 146–418
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 10m
CHF 105–341
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
21h 2m
CHF 98–183
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 33m
CHF 127–232

Lewes to Basel by train

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Distance: 726.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 32m.

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