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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 an average ticket price of $137 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $137, while a flight costs an average of $587.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$587 Average price | $147 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 29m Average total duration 18h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Basel to London
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to London:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to London costing on average $147 (€123).
A bus is $451 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average $587 (€492).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
You'll arrive about 6h 26m sooner (2h 46m by flight vs 9h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $587 (€492) compared to roughly $316 (€265) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 41814:10 PM 1h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 4:50 PM London Stansted Airport $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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RK 41814:10 PM 1h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 4:50 PM London Stansted Airport $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U284809:20 PM 1h35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 9:55 PM London Gatwick Airport $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
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90511:24 PM 7h14 Basel SBB 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $391 1 One-way 2 transfers
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90551:38 PM 7h52 Basel SBB 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $391 1 One-way 3 transfers
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90551:24 PM 8h06 Basel SBB 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $391 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM 19h00 Basel, Bahnhof 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixTrain8:44 AM 21h41 Basel Bad Bhf 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $128 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM 25h35 Basel, Bahnhof 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $140 1 One-way 1 transfer
U284756:40 AM 1h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 7:20 AM London Gatwick Airport $119 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA7638:15 PM 1h35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 8:50 PM London Heathrow Airport $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA7594:35 PM 1h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 5:15 PM London Heathrow Airport $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to London:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to London costing on average $147 (€123).
A bus is $451 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average $587 (€492).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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 SBB and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, British Airways, Vueling, easyJet, Indigo Airlines, Condor Flugdienst to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to London by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
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