The average train between Basel and Sunderland takes 16h 14m and the fastest train takes 12h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 16h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Sunderland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sunderland station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
Basel to Sunderland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Sunderland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Basel to Sunderland train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Sunderland is 1,026 km. The road distance is 1,470 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Sunderland via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 10h 43m.