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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Basel

Composite routes from Reading to Basel

Cheapest
9 h 35 min
Car
983 km.
from $54
Other
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
752 km.
from $201.82
8 h 24 min
753 km.
from $417.33
17 h 38 min
Train
753 km.
from $148.89
5 h 21 min
Train, Plane
752 km.
from $155.90
5 h 20 min
Train, Plane
752 km.
from $188.34
6 h 16 min
Train, Plane
752 km.
from $225.08
6 h 29 min
Train, Plane
752 km.
from $253.88
6 h 50 min
Train, Plane
752 km.
from $249.82

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$43.48
Bus from Metz to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Metz
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$48.91

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Luton Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$228.26
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$260.87

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$597.83
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$652.17
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$358.70

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$402.17
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$413.04
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$423.91

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$52.17
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$76.09

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
info@regiojet.cz
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$53.26

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$28.26

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Basel is to train and bus and night bus which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 24h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $81.52 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct train between Reading and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Basel. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Basel?

The distance between Reading and Basel is 805 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $206.52 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Reading to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Basel train from?

Reading to Basel train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 05:24 in Reading and 06:24 in Basel.

Where does the Reading to Basel train arrive?

Reading to Basel train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Basel?

Book your Reading to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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