4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $215.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $146 Average price Cheapest | $492 Average price | $322 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 32m Average total duration 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to London:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average $178 (€146).
A bus is $345 (€282) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to London costing on average $492 (€402).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 18h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to London
How to get from Basel to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM25h35Basel, Bahnhof7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM25h35Basel, Bahnhof7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U284767:00 AM1h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:35 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
9206+
90378:25 AM8h35Basel SBB4:00 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$4261One-way1 transfer- 9206+90398:25 AM9h05Basel SBB4:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$4261One-way1 transfer
96126 · 96232+
2454+90634:38 PM6h52Basel SBB10:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$4581One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM19h00Basel, Bahnhof5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM19h45Basel, Bahnhof7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 AM19h50Basel, Bahnhof8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1681One-way2 transfers
- U226602:05 PM1h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg2:45 PMLondon Luton Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
VY6261 · VY78241:30 PM5h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:55 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$2191One-way1 transfer- VY6261 · VY60261:30 PM6h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:10 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Basel to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to London.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to London:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average $178 (€146).
A bus is $345 (€282) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to London costing on average $492 (€402).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 18h 2m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in London City Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel Markthalle and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with SNCF, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper to go to London by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair.
Travelling from Basel to London: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
