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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Basel takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 24m
Duration
1,213 km
Distance
CHF 364
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
9h 47m
CHF 301–527

Cardiff to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,213.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 47m.

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