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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Basel is to bus via Brussels which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 14h 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 34m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Basel SBB via Dover and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 Eurobus SK, 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 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Folkestone to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 1:52 PM in Folkestone and 2:52 PM 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?

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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), 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
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 24m
CHF 126–433
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 26m
CHF 52–68
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
7h 53m
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 50m
CHF 85–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
14h 49m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 6m
CHF 129–194
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 19m
CHF 114–350
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 34m
CHF 78–225
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 14m
CHF 110–285
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 3m
CHF 103–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 52m
CHF 76–216

Folkestone to Basel by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,088.9 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Basel SBB via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 14h 26m.

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