The average train between Basel and Reading takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 a week between Basel and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 27m. 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 Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Basel to Reading train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.
Basel to Reading train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Basel to Reading train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Reading is 753.2 km. The road distance is 1,038 km.
You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 20m.
