The average train between Basel and Ipswich takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Ipswich. 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 Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Ipswich? 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 Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ipswich station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Basel to Ipswich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Ipswich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Basel to Ipswich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Ipswich is 679.6 km. The road distance is 1,138 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Ipswich via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 8h 22m.