London to Basel by bus
Basel lies 708 km (440 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 863 km (536 mi) of road.
| London | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Population | 9 million | 177,595 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 4000–4091 |
Clocks in Basel are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 12 h 57 min journey lands 13 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Basel
Crossing from United Kingdom into Switzerland: money changes from the Pound to the Franc (CHF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from London to Basel
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Staying in Basel
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Common questions
How far is Basel from London?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 863 km (536 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Basel by bus?
About 12 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Basel?
Basel is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Basel?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.