The average train between Basel and Colchester takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Basel to Colchester. 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 5 times a week between Basel and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Basel to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.
Basel to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Basel to Colchester train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Colchester is 679 km. The road distance is 1,063 km.
You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Colchester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 32m.