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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Basel is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Basel. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Barrack Row, Chatham and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Stansted to Basel?

The distance between Stansted and Basel is 1027 km.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Stansted to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Basel bus from?

Stansted to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Basel?

The best way to get from Stansted to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h.

Where does the Stansted to Basel bus arrive?

Stansted to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Stansted and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Stansted. It is currently 5:08 AM in Stansted and 6:08 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Stansted to Basel - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Stansted to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 5m
CHF 264–441
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel SBBbus
19h 48m
CHF 73–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
17h
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Stansted to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 43m
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 47m
CHF 128–418
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 37m
CHF 234–405
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stansted to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 50m
CHF 120–220
Line 223 bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Quarry Hill Paradebus
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
6h 4m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 18m
CHF 89–313
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 39m
CHF 123–351
Line 223 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
6h 2m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LGW - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 57m
CHF 115–301
Line 223 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
4. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel Bad Bftrain
8h 38m

Stansted to Basel by bus and train

10Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 234Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stansted to Basel.

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Distance: 1,027 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Basel Sbb via Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Barrack Row, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 17h.

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