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 - £65 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £190.

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 The Cube via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Folkestone?

The distance between Basel and Folkestone is 679 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 36m and costs £100 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 36m and costs £100 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 13h 37m.

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 3:12 AM in Basel and 2:12 AM 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 1175+ 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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 36m
£107–486
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationN506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
13h 37m
£46–62
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
7h 56m
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 25m
£84–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gent
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to DoverMichalovce
16h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
9h
£130–185
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 7m
£66–190
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
6h 56m
£121–388
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 46m
£103–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 23m
£100–261
Fly Basel to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luton Airport (LTN)BSL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 7m
£83–202

Basel to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 675 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to The Cube via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 13h 37m.

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