How to get from Basel to London

Travel between Basel, Switzerland and London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Switzerland enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to London from Basel?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 2 for vaccinated travellers
• 2-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals with a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in London, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 07/12/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to London from Basel.

The current restriction level for returning to Basel, Switzerland from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Basel, Switzerland from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Basel from London?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Tests performed on days 4 and 7 of quarantine
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 29/11/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Basel from London here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel from Basel to London. You can take a flight or coach.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Basel to London. Tickets for a coach cost on average £43.

This is compared to other travel options to London:

A coach is £27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average £70.

The quickest way to travel to London from Basel is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 19 h 35 min   of travel time.

The Basel to London distance is approximately 438 miles (707 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Basel to London:

• Flights mostly leave from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and tend to arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
• Coaches most often depart from Basel at Basel and arrive in London at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• EasyJet can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Basel to London for £70 on Omio.
• Travel with Flixbus to go to London by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Basel to London tickets on Omio for £43.

Before travelling from Basel to London, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket is on average £70 one way for this journey.
• The price of a coach ticket is £43 one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Basel to London tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.