How to travel from Basel to London

International travel from Basel, Switzerland to London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can I enter United Kingdom if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to London if traveling from Basel?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What measures do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom due to the pandemic?

All travelers in United Kingdom must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 10/22/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Basel to London.

The current restriction level for returning to Basel, Switzerland from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Basel, Switzerland from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Basel from London?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/15/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Basel from London here.

There are 2 travel options from Basel to London: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to London from Basel is by taking a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options to London:

A bus is generally $37 (€30) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $96 (€78) from Basel to London.

The fastest way from Basel to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 19 h 35 min   of travel time.

London is approximately 438 miles (707 km) away from Basel.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to London:

• Most travelers take a flight from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to London Heathrow Airport.
• Most travelers take a bus from Basel to London, Victoria Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet for flights to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Basel to London tickets on Omio for $96 (€78).
• Travel with Flixbus to go to London by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Basel to London tickets on Omio for $59 (€48).

When planning your trip from Basel to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average $96 (€78) one way.
• Bus tickets are costing $59 (€48) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Basel to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.