There are 12 ways to get from Plymouth to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
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 Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
10h 49mCHF 323–571Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
22hCHF 106–210Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Paris La Défensebus 772
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
24h 27mCHF 255–698Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
12h 46mCHF 304–397Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Baselcar
13h 48mCHF 199–332Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
6h 31mCHF 115–268Train to Exeter, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Basel (BSL)plane EXT - BSL
7h 37mCHF 129–433Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 54mCHF 159–404Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
7h 25mCHF 185–489Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
8h 35mCHF 181–413Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 57mCHF 241–691Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 48mCHF 224–545
Plymouth to Basel by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 210 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Basel. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Plymouth and Basel is 1342 km.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 600.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Plymouth to Basel, including transfers.
Plymouth to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Basel is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 210 and takes 22h.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 22h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–220
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–110
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basel is 1h ahead of Plymouth. It is currently 12:22 AM in Plymouth and 1:22 AM in Basel.
Plymouth to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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