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How to get fromBasel to Heathrowby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Heathrow by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    3h 53m
    £63–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    16h 5m
    £49–84

  3. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    7h 10m
    £220–404

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar car
    9h 59m
    £237–295

  5. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    5h 11m
    £85–231

  6. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    5h 20m
    £93–227

  7. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    3. Take the train from Custom House to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    6h 14m
    £129–410

  8. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    6h 39m
    £105–274

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train 839552 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    11h 4m
    £215–368

  10. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus bus N824
    21h 56m

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrowcar car
    10h 56m
    £149–254

Basel to Heathrow by train, foot, and subway

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Heathrow, England?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 7h 10m.

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