The average train between Aberdeen and Basel takes 23h 15m and the fastest train takes 20h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.
Trains run twice daily between Aberdeen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 23h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Basel station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
Aberdeen to Basel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Basel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Aberdeen to Basel train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Basel is 1,249.3 km. The road distance is 1,862 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Basel Sbb via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Strasbourg in around 15h 13m.