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Folkestone to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Basel takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

9h 10m
Duration
1,089 km
Distance
CHF 323
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
8h 24m
CHF 267–463

Folkestone to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Folkestone and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,088.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 24m.

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