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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 170 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Basel. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Wales to Basel?

The distance between Wales and Basel is 911 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Wales to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Basel bus from?

Wales to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wales to Basel?

The best way to get from Wales to Basel is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 170 and takes 20h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 410 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Wales to Basel bus arrive?

Wales to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Wales and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 2:38 AM in Wales and 3:38 AM in Basel.

Where does the Wales to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Wales to Basel by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
4h 53m
CHF 65–190
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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
9h 39m
CHF 282–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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
20h 10m
CHF 84–165
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
11h 37m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)plane CWL - BSL
6h 9m
CHF 66–407
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 18m
CHF 98–296
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
6h 28m
CHF 68–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 57m
CHF 141–414
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 47m
CHF 96–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
21h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
12h 45m
CHF 166–276

Wales to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 911.4 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Wales and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 20h 10m.

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