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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Folkestone is to bus via Brussels which costs £45 - £75 and takes 15h 30m.

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 11m and costs £85 - £280.

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 SBB and arriving at Guildhall Street via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs £250 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 4m and costs £250 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:41 PM in Basel and 5:41 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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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 881+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 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 4m
£257–440
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
15h 30m
£49–75
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 3m
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 50m
£141–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
17h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 12m
£104–185
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 12m
£92–293
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
£142–405
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 31m
£118–364
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SXB - 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 32m
£139–353
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 11m
£88–277
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 19m
£85–314

Basel to Folkestone by train

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 676.5 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Guildhall Street via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 30m.

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