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 85 - SFr 170 and takes 21h 18m.

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 90 - SFr 270.

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 Pudding Lane, Chatham and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Kent to Basel?

The distance between Kent and Basel is 810 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 10h 8m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 10h 8m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 43m.

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 6:48 AM in Kent and 7:48 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, 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, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
best
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 2m
CHF 76–278
Train
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
10h 8m
CHF 240–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
16h 43m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 23m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 117–379
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 40m
CHF 148–384
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 22m
CHF 114–344
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 30m
CHF 150–375
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 90–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
21h 18m
CHF 88–169
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 30m
CHF 115–213

Kent to Basel by train and bus

45Weekly Services

10h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Basel Sbb via London Victoria, Victoria Bus Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Royal Star Arcade, Pudding Lane, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h 43m.

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