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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Basel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 $83, and a train costs an average of $327.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $551 Average price | $138 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 13m Average total duration 17h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Basel:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Basel costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $413 (€333) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Basel costing on average $551 (€443).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Basel
How to get from London to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Basel is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- DS84778:10 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:50 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- DS84778:10 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:50 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 41821:05 PM1h35London Stansted Airport3:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
9006+92137:31 AM6h55London St Pancras International (STP)3:26 PMBasel Markthalle$5991One-way1 transfer- 9028+92231:31 PM6h55London St Pancras International (STP)9:26 PMBasel Markthalle$6111One-way1 transfer
- 9022+921911:31 AM6h55London St Pancras International (STP)7:26 PMBasel Markthalle$9341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM25h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM27h26London, Victoria Coach Station4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1071One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM21h30London, Victoria Coach Station7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof$1351One-way1 transfer
- U2848312:40 PM1h40London Gatwick Airport3:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1371One-way0 transfers
KL990 · KL19495:10 PM3h40London City Airport9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2401One-way1 transfer- KL980 · KL19458:25 AM4h30London City Airport1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Basel:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Basel costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $413 (€333) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Basel costing on average $551 (€443).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London City Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Basel Markthalle.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with SNCF, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa to go to Basel by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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