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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Basel

Composite routes from Preston to Basel

Cheapest
9 h 38 min
Car
981 km.
from $53
Other
5 h 21 min
Train, Plane
997 km.
from $119.78
9 h 44 min
998 km.
from $445.65
22 h 35 min
996 km.
from $198.35
6 h 55 min
Train, Plane
997 km.
from $213.70
8 h 10 min
Train, Plane
997 km.
from $355.98
9 h 1 min
Train, Plane
997 km.
from $177.34
9 h 55 min
996 km.
from $588
28 h 49 min
998 km.
from $138.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Basel
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$582.26
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Plane from Liverpool to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Plane from Liverpool to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$822.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$240.50
Plane from Liverpool to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$632.89
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,075.91

British Airways

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

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$620.23

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92
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

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 Preston to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Preston to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$82.28

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

RegioJet

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Train from Preston to Bradford
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Basel is to train and fly which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Manchester, Coach Station, London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Basel. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Basel?

The distance between Preston and Basel is 1015 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Basel without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 44m and costs $293.48 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Preston to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Basel bus from?

Preston to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Basel train from?

Preston to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Basel?

The best way to get from Preston to Basel is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 44m and costs $293.48 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Basel bus arrive?

Preston to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 07:45 in Preston and 08:45 in Basel.

Where does the Preston to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 980+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $57.75 per night.
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