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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Earl Street, Chatham and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

How far is it from Kent to Basel?

The distance between Kent and Basel is 1065 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Kent to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Basel bus from?

Kent to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Basel?

The best way to get from Kent to Basel is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Kent to Basel bus arrive?

Kent to Basel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 2:05 AM in Kent and 3:05 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Kent 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 Lenham to London Victoriatrain
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
9h 53m
CHF 264–462
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel SBBbus
19h 34m
CHF 83–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h 37m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 25m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
6h 8m
CHF 92–288
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 32m
CHF 115–213
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 37m
CHF 148–464
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria 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 21m
CHF 115–369
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
CHF 141–409
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LGW - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
8h
CHF 141–357
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
5h 52m
CHF 95–292

Kent to Basel by train, subway, and bus

45Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,064.8 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Basel Sbb via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Earl Street, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h 37m.

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