The average train between Basel and Penzance takes 19h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. 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 twice daily between Basel and Penzance. 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 Penzance at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 19h 16m. 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 St Louis station and arriving at Penzance station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Basel and Penzance is 999.3 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Penzance via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 16h 14m.
