The average train between Dundee and Basel takes 21h 2m and the fastest train takes 13h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee 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.
Trains run twice daily between Dundee and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dundee to Basel? 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 Dundee to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Basel station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Dundee to Basel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Basel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Dundee to Basel train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Basel is 1,223 km. The road distance is 1,697 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Basel Sbb via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 21m.