How to get from Basel to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Basel to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 438 miles (707 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $140 - $163 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $140 (€125) • 25 h 36 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $163 (€145) • 1 h 40 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or easyJet |
Travel 438 miles (707 km) by bus or flight to London from Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $140 (€125). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Basel to London.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $61 (€55). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Basel and London and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 2 options to travel from Basel to London including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to London from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $140 (€125).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to London:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $163 (€145) from Basel to London.
The fastest way to get to London from Basel is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 25 h 36 min.
London is approximately 438 miles (707 km) away from Basel.
The average frequency per day from Basel to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to London as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to London:
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to London:
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to London with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and London.
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