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Edinburgh to Basel

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15 h 31 min
1513 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (1 513 km)
15 h 31 min
1513 km.
from $83
Fastest
Plane to Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
15 h 31 min
1513 km.
from $19.73
Train via Strasbourg
11 h 36 min
1188 km.
from $533.43
Bus
24 h 35 min
1188 km.
from $237.33
Bus, Plane
6 h 21 min
1188 km.
from $242.88
Train, Plane
7 h 5 min
1188 km.
from $160.49
Train
11 h 49 min
1188 km.
from $710.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

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:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

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:
$34.18–$56.96

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$632.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$594.92

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$518.97
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$265.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$632.89
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$569.60

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$493.65

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$417.71

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
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–$202.52
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$63.29

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–$164.55
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:
$88.60–$101.26

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:
$41.77–$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:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$62.02

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Basel is to night bus and bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 32h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Basel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Basel?

The distance between Edinburgh and Basel is 1207 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Basel without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 11h 36m and costs $402.17 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Basel bus from?

Edinburgh to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Basel train from?

Edinburgh to Basel train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Basel?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs $402.17 - $706.52 and takes 11h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $239.13 and takes 24h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 07:41 in Edinburgh and 08:41 in Basel.

Where does the Edinburgh to Basel train arrive?

Edinburgh to Basel train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh 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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