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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Folkestone takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 49m
Duration
706 mi
Distance
£308
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
7h 44m
£245–459

Basel to Folkestone train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern16h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern9h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern10h 31m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 9m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 7m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern18h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern9h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 7m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern18h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern9h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 7m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern18h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern9h 6m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Folkestone? 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.

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  • Distance: 705.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Folkestone Central via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 44m.

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