The average train between Basel and Durham takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Durham. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Durham. 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 Durham at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Durham station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Basel to Durham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Durham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Basel to Durham train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Durham is 1,023.5 km. The road distance is 1,432 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Durham via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 36m.