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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 70 - SFr 190 and takes 22h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Basel. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Basel. However, there are services departing from Reading 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 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Basel?

The distance between Reading and Basel is 770 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Reading to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Basel bus from?

Reading to Basel bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Basel?

The best way to get from Reading to Basel is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 170 and takes 18h 36m.

Where does the Reading to Basel bus arrive?

Reading to Basel bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:54 PM in Reading and 11:54 PM in Basel.

Where does the Reading to Basel train arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Basel by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
4h 47m
CHF 87–311
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 65–158
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
8h 25m
CHF 125–507
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR
18h 36m
CHF 77–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
9h 46m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 11m
CHF 107–275
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)LTN - BSL
5h 26m
CHF 91–204
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 33m
CHF 127–407
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 50m
CHF 100–242
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
22h 36m
CHF 70–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
10h 48m
CHF 161–234

Reading to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.3 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Reading 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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Basel, Brausebad via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 18h 36m.

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