The average train between Glasgow and Basel takes 14h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Basel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
Glasgow to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Glasgow to Basel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Basel is 1,228.6 km. The road distance is 1,673 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 11h 23m.