The average train between Edinburgh and Basel takes 14h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Basel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Basel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Edinburgh to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Edinburgh to Basel train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Edinburgh and Basel is 1,189.1 km. The road distance is 1,659 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 5m.