What is the cheapest way to get from United Kingdom to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from United Kingdom to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 35 - SFr 150 and takes 21h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from United Kingdom to Basel?

The fastest way to get from United Kingdom to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between United Kingdom and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from United Kingdom to Basel. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

Is there a direct train between United Kingdom and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from United Kingdom station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from United Kingdom to Basel?

The distance between United Kingdom and Basel is 965 km.

How do I travel from United Kingdom to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from United Kingdom to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470.

How long does it take to get from United Kingdom to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from United Kingdom to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the United Kingdom to Basel bus from?

United Kingdom to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the United Kingdom to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from United Kingdom to Basel?

The best way to get from United Kingdom to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 470 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the United Kingdom to Basel bus arrive?

United Kingdom to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of United Kingdom. It is currently 3:16 AM in United Kingdom and 4:16 AM in Basel.

Where does the United Kingdom to Basel train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

United Kingdom to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from United Kingdom 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 Manchester Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)MAN - BSL
4h 19m
CHF 54–150
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
21h 6m
CHF 39–143
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
7h 39m
CHF 113–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R BouillonRegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRN831
16h 52m
CHF 46–123
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
9h 19m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
4h 28m
CHF 80–306
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)EDI - BSL
4h 47m
CHF 62–174
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4h 31m
CHF 56–140
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 48m
CHF 111–355
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 52m
CHF 100–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
10h 21m
CHF 150–219

United Kingdom to Basel by subway and train

43Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 39m.

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