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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kent is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kent is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kent. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dickley Wood via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station and Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kent. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lenham via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Kent?

The distance between Basel and Kent is 680 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kent without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Basel to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kent?

The best way to get from Basel to Kent is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs £220 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Kent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 8:20 AM in Basel and 7:20 AM in Kent.

Where does the Basel to Kent train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 695+ hotels available in Kent.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Kent 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 via Paris
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 2m
£229–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
16h 13m
£53–79
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 31m
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 11m
£74–264
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
11h 7m
£173–446
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
18h 6m
£76–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
9h 33m
£113–185
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 25m
£109–364
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 Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 31m
£111–325
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 53m
£140–369
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 45m
£141–355
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 10m
£83–256

Basel to Kent by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

£229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.4 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lenham via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Dickley Wood via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station, St Faith's Street, and Earl Street in around 16h 13m.

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