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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Basel is to bus and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 220 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oxford 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 36m.

How far is it from Oxford to Basel?

The distance between Oxford and Basel is 1082 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Oxford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Basel train from?

Oxford to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 9:45 PM in Oxford and 10:45 PM in Basel.

Where does the Oxford to Basel train arrive?

Oxford to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Basel.

Oxford to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Oxford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
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 36m
CHF 233–413
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
6h 10m
CHF 75–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
14h 20m
CHF 92–214
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
10h 33m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 12m
CHF 108–353
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
11h 40m
CHF 140–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
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 31m
CHF 136–354
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
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 44m
CHF 149–404
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 35m
CHF 113–334
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 10m
CHF 130–376

Oxford to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,082.5 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Oxford 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 36m.

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