The average train between Basel and Durham takes 14h 11m 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 7:30 PM which arrives into Durham at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 14h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 14h 11m.
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), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 41m.