The average train between Basel and Reading takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Reading. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Reading station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
Basel to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Basel to Reading train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Reading is 753.2 km. The road distance is 1,086 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Reading via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 43m.
