What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to fly which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Cambridge via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Cambridge?

The distance between Basel and Cambridge is 666 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £220 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Basel to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cambridge train from?

Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or fly from Basel to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Basel to Cambridge is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £220 - £410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:44 AM in Basel and 12:44 AM in Cambridge.

Where does the Basel to Cambridge train arrive?

Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cambridge?

Book your Basel to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 549+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Basel to Cambridge - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Cambridge by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, 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
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 32m
£224–406
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
4h 41m
£55–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminsterbus
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Cambridgetrain
20h 47m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridgecar
9h 59m
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 56m
£104–364
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cambridgecar
10h 59m
£134–217
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
6h 4m
£83–269
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 49m
£140–380
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 15m
£136–355
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
6h 50m
£62–238
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ZRH - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 6m
£120–343

Basel to Cambridge by train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Cambridge.

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Distance: 662.5 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cambridge via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK flies from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a week.

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