The average train between Basel and Canterbury takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Canterbury station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Basel to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Basel to Canterbury train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Basel and Canterbury is 625.5 km. The road distance is 1,137 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Canterbury West via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 27m.