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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Basel takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 51m
Duration
1,089 km
Distance
CHF 338
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
8h 3m
CHF 286–462

Folkestone to Basel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Folkestone and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Basel? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,088.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 3m.

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