The average train between Ely and Basel takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 every 4 hours between Ely and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Basel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Ely to Basel train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Basel train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Ely to Basel train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ely and Basel is 749.7 km. The road distance is 1,144 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 12m.