There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Cotswolds by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
- Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Kembletrain
9h 25m£284–474Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
20h 54m£67–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
20h 13m£158–271Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Cotswoldscar
10h 55m£256–325Fly Basel to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BSL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
7h 32m£69–180Bus via Basel SBB
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
23h 9m£73–120Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Cotswoldscar
11h 53m£166–284Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ZRH - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
8h 55m£106–277Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
8h 58m£123–266Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
8h 44m£122–362Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain
9h 38m£118–287Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
10h 6m£166–478Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
10h 3m£144–359
Basel to Cotswolds by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cotswolds is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 20h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Cotswolds is to fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs £65 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Combend Farm via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Kemble via Colmar, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Basel and Cotswolds is 746 miles.
The best way to get from Basel to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £280 - £480.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Basel to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Basel to Cotswolds bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Cotswolds train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Cotswolds is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £280 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 20h 54m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from St Louis to Cotswolds via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Kemble in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Cotswolds via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, London Victoria, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 20h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–260
Flights from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Cotswolds bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Basel to Cotswolds train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colmar station.
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