The average train between Canterbury and Basel takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Basel. 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 4 times a day between Canterbury and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Basel. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Basel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Canterbury to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Canterbury to Basel train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar I and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Basel is 625.5 km. The road distance is 1,095 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 22m.