The average train between Basel and Gatwick takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 3m • 3 changes


9h 3m • 3 changesArrives next day



18h 50m • 3 changesArrives next day



18h 50m • 3 changes


7h 9m • 3 changes


7h 39m • 3 changes


7h 39m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 9m • 3 changes


7h 9m • 3 changes


7h 39m • 3 changes


7h 39m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 9m • 3 changes


7h 9m • 3 changes


7h 39m • 3 changes


7h 39m • 3 changesArrives next day



19h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Gatwick? 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 Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Gatwick station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Basel to Gatwick train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Gatwick train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Basel to Gatwick train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Thameslink.
The distance between Basel and Gatwick is 689.7 km. The road distance is 1,071 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Gatwick Airport via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 39m.