The average train between Basel and Liverpool takes 13h and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Liverpool station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Basel to Liverpool train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Liverpool train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Basel to Liverpool train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Liverpool is 988.5 km. The road distance is 1,334 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Liverpool Lime Street via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 52m.