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Compare train, coach and flight for Bristol to Basel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, and a train costs an average of £387.
Distance: 852 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£412 Average Price | £192 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 18m Average total duration 26h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Basel
Trains from Bristol to Basel run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £387 but you can travel from only £63 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 12:31, the last at 12:31. The fastest train covers the 852 km distance in 10h 8m.
Distance 852 km |
Average train duration 14h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £387 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 8m |
First train 12:31 |
Last train 12:31 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bristol to Basel trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Basel from £63. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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