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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Basel is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Basel. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Luton to Basel?

The distance between Luton and Basel is 747 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Luton to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Basel bus from?

Luton to Basel bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Basel train from?

Luton to Basel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Basel?

The best way to get from Luton to Basel is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 430 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Luton to Basel bus arrive?

Luton to Basel bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 4:53 PM in Luton and 5:53 PM in Basel.

Where does the Luton to Basel train arrive?

Luton to Basel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Luton to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Fly Luton Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
1h 54m
CHF 60–259
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 30m
CHF 249–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
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
17h 50m
CHF 68–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 54m
CHF 253–326
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 44m
CHF 77–280
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 102–278
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 7m
CHF 107–321
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 29m
CHF 149–508
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 36m
CHF 232–437
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
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 25m
CHF 76–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 54m
CHF 138–249

Luton to Basel by train and bus

45Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 747 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

easyJet flies from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 30m.

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