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

The cheapest way to get from London to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 240.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 RegioJet, 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 44m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the London to Basel bus arrive?

London to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between London and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 1:06 PM in London and 2:06 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?

Book your London to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

London to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from London to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

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 44m
CHF 240–390
Bus
cheapest
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 FlixBus N831
15h 29m
CHF 60–100
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 20m
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 35m
CHF 118–399
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h 48m
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 27m
CHF 126–229
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 35m
CHF 67–235
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 31m
CHF 107–329
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 48m
CHF 90–316
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 54m
CHF 97–351
Fly London Stansted Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
4h 40m
CHF 72–237
Fly London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 15m
CHF 60–278

London to Basel by train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 976.7 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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 44m. 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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