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917 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from London to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (917 km)
9 h 6 min
917 km.
from $50
Fastest
Plane from London (London City Airport) to Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
9 h 6 min
917 km.
from $11.96
Train
6 h 44 min
706 km.
from $378.37
Bus
15 h 15 min
706 km.
from $112.11
Train via Strasbourg
7 h 11 min
706 km.
from $305.63
Train, Plane (Train to London Gatwick Airport)
4 h 23 min
706 km.
from $126.43
Train, Plane (Train to Luton Airport)
4 h 22 min
706 km.
from $159.24
Bus, Plane (Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport)
5 h 33 min
706 km.
from $226.03
Bus, Plane (Fly Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport)
5 h 33 min
706 km.
from $199.78
Train, Plane (Train to London Gatwick Airport)
5 h 52 min
706 km.
from $220.35

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$43.48
Bus from Metz to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

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:
$28.26–$40.22

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Metz
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$48.91

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Luton Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$228.26
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$260.87

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$597.83
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$358.70
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$652.17

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$413.04
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$402.17
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$423.91

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Nord to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$54.35

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17

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:
$103.26–$206.52

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:
$35.87–$65.22

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:
$11.96–$18.48

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:
$19.57–$27.17

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:
$18.48–$38.04

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:
$11.96–$27.17

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$53.26

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
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:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Basel is to bus and night bus which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 22h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $70.65 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Basel. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from London to Basel. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from London to Basel?

The distance between London and Basel is 977 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $195.65 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from London to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Basel?

The best way to get from London to Basel is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $195.65 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 15h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $347.83 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the London to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 14:12 in London and 15:12 in Basel.

Where does the London to Basel train arrive?

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

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

Book your London to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Basel bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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