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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 180 and takes 21h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Chatham and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Basel?

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 48m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Basel?

The distance between Maidstone and Basel is 1046 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Maidstone to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Basel train from?

Maidstone to Basel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Basel?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Basel is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 56m.

Where does the Maidstone to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 7:56 PM in Maidstone and 8:56 PM in Basel.

Where does the Maidstone to Basel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Maidstone to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 Strood to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
8h 48m
CHF 128–506
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
21h 43m
CHF 49–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
15h 56m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Basel
8h 33m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
5h 31m
CHF 92–358
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Basel
9h 34m
CHF 141–216
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
5h 17m
CHF 66–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 55m
CHF 112–382
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 46m
CHF 130–406
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 46m
CHF 91–302
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)STN - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 75–234

Maidstone to Basel by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,045.9 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 15h 56m.

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