There are 12 ways to get from Maidstone to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 45mCHF 240–409Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
17h 30mCHF 67–119Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
8h 42mCHF 237–300Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 34mCHF 108–332Train
- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 34mCHF 224–422Train, bus
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
- Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
20h 20mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Baselcar
9h 44mCHF 135–247Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 25mCHF 103–270Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 58mCHF 142–388Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 49mCHF 150–514Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 48mCHF 122–366Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
- Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
6h 4mCHF 92–229
Maidstone to Basel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Basel. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Basel. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Basel Sbb via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Maidstone and Basel is 1046 km.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 410.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Maidstone to Basel, including transfers.
Maidstone to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Basel Sbb via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–300
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–28
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–28
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–70
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Basel is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 11:12 AM in Maidstone and 12:12 PM in Basel.
Maidstone to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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