The average train between Durham and Basel takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 3 times a day between Durham and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Basel. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Basel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Durham to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Durham to Basel train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Basel is 1,023.5 km. The road distance is 1,385 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 57m.