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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dover is to bus via Brussels which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dover is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dover. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dover via Brussel Eurolines Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dover. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Dover Priory via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Dover?

The distance between Basel and Dover is 691 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dover without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £240 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Basel to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dover bus from?

Basel to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dover train from?

Basel to Dover train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Dover?

The best way to get from Basel to Dover is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £240 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Dover bus arrive?

Basel to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 11:45 PM in Basel and 10:45 PM in Dover.

Where does the Basel to Dover train arrive?

Basel to Dover train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Dover.

Basel to Dover - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Dover by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

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 Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 14m
£246–431
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
12h 56m
£45–71
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
8h 53m
£104–183
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 37m
£113–379
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
12h 45m
£116–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
16h 40m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 19m
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 23m
£87–287
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 5m
£142–368
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 57m
£145–369
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 43m
£124–347
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 22m
£85–266

Basel to Dover by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

£246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.4 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Dover Priory via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Dover via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Eurolines Busstation in around 12h 56m.

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