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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Basel is to bus via Brussels which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Dover and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Basel. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Basel?

The distance between Canterbury and Basel is 1089 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Canterbury to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Basel bus from?

Canterbury to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Basel train from?

Canterbury to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Basel?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Canterbury to Basel bus arrive?

Canterbury to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 3:59 PM in Canterbury and 4:59 PM in Basel.

Where does the Canterbury to Basel train arrive?

Canterbury to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Canterbury to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 21m
CHF 125–451
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
14h 25m
CHF 52–68
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 18m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 80–329
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 35m
CHF 159–459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
14h 57m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 13m
CHF 131–197
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 68–223
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Basel (BSL)plane LTN - BSL
5h 25m
CHF 79–241
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 17m
CHF 113–349
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 56m
CHF 102–297
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 69–236

Canterbury to Basel by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,089.3 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Basel SBB via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 14h 25m.

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