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

The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stratford to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct train between Stratford and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Stratford International and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Stratford to Basel?

The distance between Stratford and Basel is 986 km.

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

The best way to get from Stratford to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Stratford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Basel train from?

Stratford to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Stratford to Basel?

The best way to get from Stratford to Basel is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 12m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 270 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the time difference between Stratford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Stratford. It is currently 3:36 PM in Stratford and 4:36 PM in Basel.

Where does the Stratford to Basel train arrive?

Stratford to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Stratford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 35m
CHF 169–327
Fly London Stansted Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
4h 38m
CHF 56–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h 12m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Stratford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
9h 8m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 41m
CHF 71–268
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 099 / ...
20h 16m
CHF 59–104
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stratford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
10h 14m
CHF 149–218
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4h 48m
CHF 59–177
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
5h 19m
CHF 110–321
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
6h 1m
CHF 106–252
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 94–261

Stratford to Basel by train

43Weekly Trains

7h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986.2 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Stratford International to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Ham to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h 12m.

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