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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Folkestone is to bus via Luxembourg which costs £70 - £130 and takes 19h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Folkestone is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Folkestone?

The distance between Basel and Folkestone is 680 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £250 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Basel to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Folkestone bus from?

Basel to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Basel to Folkestone is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £250 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 19h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Folkestone bus arrive?

Basel to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 2:18 PM in Basel and 1:18 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Basel to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 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 Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 3m
£254–433
Bus via Luxembourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
19h 5m
£72–128
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 3m
£215–258
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 25m
£118–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Doverbus N824
20h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 8m
£106–186
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 11m
£113–304
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 51m
£147–498
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 44m
£145–409
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 30m
£145–349
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 10m
£88–287

Basel to Folkestone by train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 676.4 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Bouverie Road West via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria in around 19h 5m.

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