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

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Basel is to bus via Brussels which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 22m.

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 90 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Basel. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bus Station, Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Ashford to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Basel bus from?

Ashford to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

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 4m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Ashford to Basel bus arrive?

Ashford to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Ashford and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Ashford. It is currently 8:44 AM in Ashford and 9:44 AM 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 576+ hotels available in Basel.

Ashford to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ashford to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, train, 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 4m
CHF 261–451
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
14h 22m
CHF 60–99
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 15m
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 4m
CHF 145–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
15h 53m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 22m
CHF 112–199
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 99–308
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 27m
CHF 139–399
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 49m
CHF 128–369
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
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 91–280
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Strasbourg International 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 Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LGW - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 17m
CHF 143–367
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
3. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 55m
CHF 79–321

Ashford to Basel by train

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Distance: 1,066.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashford International to Basel SBB via Dover Priory, Dover Priory station, Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 14h 22m.

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