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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Scotland to Basel?

The distance between Scotland and Basel is 1207 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Basel without a car is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 650.

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

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Basel bus from?

Scotland to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Basel train from?

Scotland to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Basel?

The best way to get from Scotland to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 650 and takes 12h 17m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 170 and takes 25h 49m.

Where does the Scotland to Basel bus arrive?

Scotland to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 5:28 AM in Scotland and 6:28 AM in Basel.

Where does the Scotland to Basel train arrive?

Scotland to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Scotland to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Basel.

Scotland to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Basel by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
4h 47m
CHF 57–194
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
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
12h 17m
CHF 157–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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
25h 49m
CHF 68–167
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
15h 32m
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Basel (BSL)plane ABZ - BSL
6h 14m
CHF 109–210
Fly Glasgow Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Basel (BSL)plane GLA - BSL
6h 17m
CHF 58–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 16m
CHF 82–238
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Basel (BSL)plane INV - BSL
7h 40m
CHF 105–234
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
28h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
16h 38m
CHF 245–362

Scotland to Basel by train and foot

43Weekly Services

12h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,207.2 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Scotland and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 17m.

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