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Birmingham to Basel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Centenary Way to London
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$582.26
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$455.68
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Luton Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$278.47

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$949.33
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$696.18

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$62.02

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$151.89
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$94.93

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$59.49–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$139.24

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Basel is to bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Basel. However, there are services departing from Centenary Way and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Basel. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Basel?

The distance between Birmingham and Basel is 1213 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Basel without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 50m and costs $250 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Birmingham to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Basel bus from?

Birmingham to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Centenary Way station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Basel train from?

Birmingham to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Basel?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Basel is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 50m and costs $250 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 19h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $336.96 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Birmingham to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 07:28 in Birmingham and 08:28 in Basel.

Where does the Birmingham to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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