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9 h 38 min
989 km.
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Twelve ways to Travel from Basel to Cambridge

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Cheapest
By car (989 km)
9 h 38 min
989 km.
from $54
Fastest
Plane from Basel (EuroAirport Swiss) to Cambridge (London City Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
9 h 38 min
989 km.
from $12.90
Train
7 h 44 min
741 km.
from $436.70
Bus
18 h 16 min
741 km.
from $162.33
Bus, Plane (Fly Basel to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 32 min
741 km.
from $220.03
Bus via Paris
19 h 40 min
742 km.
from $108.28
Bus, Plane (Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport)
6 h 4 min
741 km.
from $182.86
Bus, Plane (Fly Basel to Luton Airport)
6 h 4 min
741 km.
from $143.73
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
6 h 52 min
741 km.
from $255.55
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
6 h 53 min
741 km.
from $240.23
Train, Plane (Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport)
6 h 22 min
741 km.
from $143.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.83–$228.26

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$271.74
Plane from Basel to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.30–$206.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Basel to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$597.83
Plane from Zurich Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$347.83
Plane from Zurich Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$815.22

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$369.57
Plane from Zurich Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$391.30

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Basel to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.43–$271.74

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04

TerraVision UK

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$17.39

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Basel Sbb to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$43.48

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.78–$65.22

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$70.65
Train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.26–$103.26

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$52.17

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09
Bus from London Luton Airport to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

Great Northern

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.96–$44.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to bus via Paris which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 19h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $46.74 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Cambridge via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Cambridge via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Cambridge?

The distance between Basel and Cambridge is 1066 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $217.39 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Basel to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cambridge bus from?

Basel to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cambridge train from?

Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $217.39 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 18h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $46.74 - $315.22 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 09:09 in Basel and 08:09 in Cambridge.

Where does the Basel to Cambridge train arrive?

Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

Book your Basel to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 720+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $36.40 per night.
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