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Glasgow to Basel

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15 h 23 min
1554 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Glasgow to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (1 554 km)
15 h 23 min
1554 km.
from $85
Fastest
Plane to Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
15 h 23 min
1554 km.
from $20.27
Bus, Plane (Bus to Edinburgh Airport)
5 h 16 min
1227 km.
from $149.43
Train
12 h 20 min
1227 km.
from $775.43
Bus
27 h 45 min
1227 km.
from $228.29
Bus, Plane (Fly Glasgow Airport to Zurich Airport)
7 h 33 min
1227 km.
from $230.98
Bus, Plane (Bus to Edinburgh Airport)
6 h 50 min
1227 km.
from $248.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91
Bus from Leeds Kirkgate to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65

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
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$510.87
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$228.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$347.83
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$445.65

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$489.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$815.22
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$543.48

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$423.91
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$358.70

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

Train operators

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

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$184.78–$423.91

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

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83

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 Glasgow to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Basel is to fly which costs $86.96 - $206.52 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Buchanan 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 27h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Basel?

The distance between Glasgow and Basel is 1251 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Basel without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs $380.43 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Glasgow to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Basel?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380.43 - $815.22 and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $260.87 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Glasgow to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Glasgow. It is currently 20:26 in Glasgow and 21:26 in Basel.

Where does the Glasgow to Basel train arrive?

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

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

Book your Glasgow to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Glasgow 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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