There are 12 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- 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 19mCHF 289–533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
- 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
21h 45mCHF 71–133Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
11h 35mCHF 273–352Fly Birmingham Airport to Basel
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Basel (BSL)plane BHX - BSL
6h 49mCHF 82–193Train
- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to West Ruisliptrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
11h 31mCHF 266–439Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Coventry to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus
24h 2mCHF 95–157Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Baselcar
12h 35mCHF 175–307Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Beaconsfieldtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
6h 39mCHF 117–333Fly Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 42mCHF 122–287Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Beaconsfieldtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 58mCHF 142–347Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebonetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 9mCHF 180–501Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
7h 50mCHF 115–322
Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 340.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel. However, there are services departing from McDonalds and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Pool Meadow Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon and arriving at Basel Sbb via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Basel is 1198 km.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 19m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel, including transfers.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 10h 19m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 45m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel Sbb via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–220
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–260
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–180
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–500
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–380
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–300
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 200–700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–340
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–280
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Basel via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–320
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–190
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–100
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–260
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 129
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- CHF 129
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to West Ruislip
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Beaconsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Beaconsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–160
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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 Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leamington Spa to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coventry to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basel is 1h ahead of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is currently 2:14 AM in Stratford-upon-Avon and 3:14 AM in Basel.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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