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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 44m.

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 9m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Oxford to Basel?

The distance between Oxford and Basel is 1083 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 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Oxford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Basel bus from?

Oxford to Basel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

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.

Train or bus from Oxford to Basel?

The best way to get from Oxford to Basel is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Oxford to Basel bus arrive?

Oxford to Basel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 7:12 PM in Oxford and 8:12 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 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Oxford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 33m
CHF 115–469
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
23h 44m
CHF 54–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
18h 32m
CHF 60–139
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 9m
CHF 85–357
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 35m
CHF 165–251
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 42m
CHF 122–389
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 33m
CHF 110–311
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
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 7m
CHF 69–192
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 36m
CHF 109–266
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Basel
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 Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
5h 38m
CHF 54–227

Oxford to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,082.6 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Basel, Brausebad via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 18h 32m.

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