The average train between Dover and Basel takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Basel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Dover to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Dover to Basel train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Basel is 602.2 km. The road distance is 1,100 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 34m.