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Cardiff to Basel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Bus from Herbert Street to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from Metz to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

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

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Metz
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$56.96

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18
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 Cardiff Wales Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Luton Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$265.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$620.23

British Airways

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

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:
$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

Eurotunnel

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

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:
$21.52–$44.30

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:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
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 Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Basel is to bus and night bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 27h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $81.52 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Basel?

The distance between Cardiff and Basel is 930 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cardiff to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basel bus from?

Cardiff to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basel train from?

Cardiff to Basel train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Basel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basel is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 19h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $195.65 - $652.17 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Basel bus arrive?

Cardiff to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 00:26 in Cardiff and 01:26 in Basel.

Where does the Cardiff to Basel train arrive?

Cardiff to Basel train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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