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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
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Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Basel

    2 nights

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
09:31 - 12:58
2hrs 16mins
Standard class

LondonParis

Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris. Relax with a drink and a good book or film as you watch the British fields turn into the French countryside from your carriage window.
Journey
14:22 - 17:26
3hrs 4mins
Standard class

ParisBasel

Take the train from Gare de Lyon directly to Basel. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the French countryside as you make your way to the Swiss border city.
Stay
2 nights
Basel

Basel

The Swiss city of Basel, located on the border of France and Germany, consistently ranks highest of all the cities in Europe for quality of life. Even as a visitor it's easy to see why, with its vibrant old town set around the Rhine River, over 40 museums and galleries, and easy access to hiking routes and outdoor activities.

Gaia Hotel Basel

Your accommodation2 nights

Gaia Hotel Basel

Featured hotel
This family-run, eco-hotel is located close to the main train station, and a ten-minute walk from the historic city centre. This is a certified organic hotel.: all food offered is exclusively organic, and most ingredients are sourced locally.

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Room details
Room: Comfort double or twin room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Basel is a great city to explore by bike, and with plenty of e-bikes available for hire it's easy to tackle longer routes too. Stop by Rent A Bike at the main railway station, then head along the Rhine or join up with one of the region's long-distance cycling routes, some of which cross into France and Germany.

  • Spend some time exploring Basel's Kunstmuseum, a fine art museum which houses the oldest public art collection in the world. Pieces ranging from the early 15th to 21st centuries are grouped in three different buildings (Hauptbau, Neubau and Gegenwart), and the permanent collection includes works by Monet, van Gogh and Picasso.

  • Basel's cathedral is a wonderful place to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. It was built between 1019 and 1500 in late Romanesque and Gothic styles and the interior is full of curious architectural details. Afterwards, head to the Pfalz viewpoint behind the Minster for fantastic views across the Rhine to the old town.

Journey
12:34 - 15:38
3hrs 4mins
Standard class
BaselParis
Journey
18:12 - 19:39
2hrs 16mins
Standard class
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ParisLondon

Board the Eurostar at Gare du Nord to London St Pancras. Relax with a book or a film as you travel under the Channel.

Before you book

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