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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 230 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Basel. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Basel. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Basel?

The distance between Folkestone and Basel is 1089 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Folkestone to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Basel bus from?

Folkestone to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Basel train from?

Folkestone to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Basel?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Basel is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h.

Where does the Folkestone to Basel bus arrive?

Folkestone to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 9:47 AM in Folkestone and 10:47 AM in Basel.

Where does the Folkestone to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1058+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car train, car, 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 Folkestone Central 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 23m
CHF 263–455
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 37m
CHF 104–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
12h 26m
CHF 107–228
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 3m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 48m
CHF 129–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 15m
CHF 109–199
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 42m
CHF 111–322
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 22m
CHF 158–506
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 158–433
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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
7h 5m
CHF 145–393

Folkestone to Basel by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,088.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Pencester Road, Dover, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h.

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