There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Canterbury by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Strasbourg
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 43m£245–468Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
18h 9m£59–99Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 15m£129–226Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 5m£111–336Train
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
11h 37m£239–433Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Doverbus N870 / ...
19h£73–105Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 29m£220–268Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 12m£104–290Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 50m£147–423Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 24m£133–342Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 31m£126–316Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 11m£92–236
Basel to Canterbury by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Canterbury is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 18h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Canterbury is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £340.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Canterbury West via Strasbourg, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Basel and Canterbury is 710 miles.
The best way to get from Basel to Canterbury without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 43m and costs £240 - £470.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Basel to Canterbury, including transfers.
Basel to Canterbury bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Canterbury is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 43m and costs £240 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 18h 9m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from St Louis to Canterbury West via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 18h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–240
Flights from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Canterbury bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Canterbury is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:48 PM in Basel and 3:48 PM in Canterbury.
Basel to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
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