The average train between Basel and Penzance takes 17h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Penzance. 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 Penzance. 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 Penzance at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 17h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Penzance station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
Basel to Penzance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Penzance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Basel to Penzance train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Penzance is 999.3 km. The road distance is 1,516 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Penzance via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 16h 14m.