The average train between Basel and Dover takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Dover. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Dover at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dover. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Dover station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Basel to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Basel to Dover train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Basel and Dover is 602.2 km. The road distance is 1,148 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Dover Priory via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 39m.