What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 220 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Ashford to Basel?

The distance between Ashford and Basel is 1067 km.

How do I travel from Ashford to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 440.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Basel?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Ashford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Basel train from?

Ashford to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Basel?

The best way to get from Ashford to Basel is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 36m.

What is the time difference between Ashford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Ashford. It is currently 12:36 PM in Ashford and 1:36 PM in Basel.

Where does the Ashford to Basel train arrive?

Ashford to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Basel.

Ashford to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ashford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car train, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 6m
CHF 256–440
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 97–289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus
12h 28m
CHF 103–217
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 22m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 34m
CHF 122–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
15h 36m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 29m
CHF 112–204
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 25m
CHF 104–307
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 7m
CHF 151–491
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 57m
CHF 151–418
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 48m
CHF 138–378

Ashford to Basel by train

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Distance: 1,066.7 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ashford International to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashford International to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Dover Priory, Dover, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent in around 15h 36m.

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