Rome2Rio

How to get fromLuton to Baselby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Basel

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Basel by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car 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.

  1. Fly Luton Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LTN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    3h 17m
    CHF 118–355

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus
    18h 20m
    CHF 73–121

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    7h 44m
    CHF 271–434

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar car
    9h 54m
    CHF 268–341

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    5h 27m
    CHF 111–307

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LGW - BSL
    5h 14m
    CHF 101–267

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    6h 25m
    CHF 144–445

  8. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus bus
    21h 24m

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar car
    10h 54m
    CHF 169–295

Luton to Basel by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 271Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Luton to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 907.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 18h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There