The average train between Basel and Leicester takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leicester. 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 twice daily between Basel and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Leicester station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Basel to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Basel to Leicester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Leicester is 838.4 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Leicester via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 6m.