You can get from Basel to London by train, bus or flight.
To get from Basel to London on Aug 14 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 438 miles (707 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $2 - $378 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $2 (€2) • 7 h 18 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $378 (€350) • 1 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Air France |
Travel 438 miles (707 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train to London from Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $2 (€2). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Air France among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Basel to London.
International travel from Basel, Switzerland to London, United Kingdom is: Fully open.
Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in United Kingdom must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 8/8/22; 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 between Basel and London.
The restriction level for your return to Basel, Switzerland from United Kingdom is: Fully open.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:
You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 8/3/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Basel from London closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to travel from Basel to London including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to London from Basel is by taking a train, which costs on average $2 (€2).
This is compared to other ways of getting to London:
Taking a train is about $60 (€56) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $63 (€58) for this route.
A train is $376 (€348) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average $378 (€350).
The fastest way from Basel to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 17 h 30 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 7 h 18 min on average.
The distance from Basel to London is approximately 438 miles (707 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Basel and London as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to London:
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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.
When planning your trip from Basel to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
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.
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