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

The cheapest way to get from London to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between London and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Basel. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

Is there a direct train between London and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from London to Basel. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from London to Basel?

The distance between London and Basel is 977 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from London to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Basel bus from?

London to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Basel?

The best way to get from London to Basel is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 310 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the London to Basel bus arrive?

London to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between London and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:06 PM in London and 5:06 PM in Basel.

Where does the London to Basel train arrive?

London to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 43m
CHF 109–411
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
20h 41m
CHF 40–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus N831
15h 29m
CHF 48–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 18m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 10m
CHF 78–304
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 19m
CHF 151–230
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 33m
CHF 109–322
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 34m
CHF 103–258
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 22m
CHF 47–152
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 51m
CHF 87–236
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
4h 22m
CHF 40–162

London to Basel by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 976.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Basel, Brausebad via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 15h 29m.

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