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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Basel. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Basel?

The distance between Portsmouth and Basel is 1099 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Portsmouth to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Basel bus from?

Portsmouth to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Basel?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Basel is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h 28m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 320 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Basel bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 3:56 AM in Portsmouth and 4:56 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
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
9h 14m
CHF 203–406
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 39m
CHF 65–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
18h 3m
CHF 203–355
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
10h 24m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 86–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
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
19h 28m
CHF 73–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
11h 32m
CHF 162–237
Fly Southampton Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Basel (BSL)plane SOU - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 69–317
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 13m
CHF 121–291
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 3m
CHF 100–265
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 3m
CHF 145–403

Portsmouth to Basel by train, subway, and bus

43Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,098.9 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basel Sbb via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 19h 28m.

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