The average train between Basel and Edinburgh takes 17h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 17h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
Basel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Basel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh is 1,189.1 km. The road distance is 1,652 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Edinburgh Waverley via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 46m.