How far is London from Basel?

London and Basel are 440 miles (709 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Basel?

Most of the buses traveling from London to Basel leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are BaselCard, Museum Tinguely, Ferries, The border triangle and the Rhine port and Fondation Beyeler.

Bus London to Basel from $49 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for London to Basel on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	21h 5m	6:35pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	22h 30m	8:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1d 3h	4:25am	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1d 2h	2:45am	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	1d 1h	11:20pm	Basel Central Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Basel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10hAverage Duration

439 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $142	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$230 - $402	Average Duration7h 7m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$68 - $97	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Basel?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Green Line Coach Station
158 Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SH, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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E
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
F
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,158 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Basel by bus

How far is London from Basel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Basel?
What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$88

11/24

$106

Today

$74

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11/29

$49

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The cheapest trip from London to Basel was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $138 for a bus ticket from London to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-29.