What is the cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 21h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel?

The fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.

Is there a direct train between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel?

The distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Basel is 727 km.

How long does it take to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel bus from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel train from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel?

The best way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 490 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel bus arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel train arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train

There are 10 ways to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
3h 59m
CHF 69–287
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4h 50m
CHF 41–155
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
8h 5m
CHF 129–483
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R BouillonRegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRN837 / ...
17h 39m
CHF 48–116
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
9h 25m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 23m
CHF 95–311
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 18m
CHF 133–383
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 19m
CHF 77–229
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
21h 32m
CHF 42–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
10h 27m
CHF 157–239

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Basel by train and subway

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8h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.9 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England and Basel, Switzerland?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 5m.

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