How to get from Basel to London
A real 3-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 11h, from €147.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 710 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Basel to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Paristrain
SNCF·3h 04m - 2Paris → Calaisbus
FlixBus·3h 35m - 3Calais → London Victoria CoachbusFlixBus·3h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Basel to London: train, bus
How the trip from Basel to London works
Start with a SNCF train from Basel to Paris, about 3h 4m. Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Calais (3h 35m). Transfer in Calais and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Victoria Coach (3h 5m). In total it's roughly €147 over 11h, 2 transfers.
Along the way to London
DepartureBasel
Change hereParisWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Basel to London
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Basel to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to London?+−
The most useful route takes about 11h by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is London from Basel?+−
About 710 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to London cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €147. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to London?+−
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to London?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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