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Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Penzance takes 16h 8m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.

16h 8m
Duration
942 mi
Distance
£427
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Basel to Penzance train times

Trains run once a week between Basel and Penzance. The service departs Basel at 4:47 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Penzance at 07:55:00. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 8m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Penzance? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 941.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 8m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Penzance via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Reading in around 17h 31m.

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