The average train between Lewes and Basel takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 Lewes and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 31m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Basel station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Basel train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Lewes to Basel train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lewes and Basel is 661.2 km. The road distance is 1,061 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Basel Sbb via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 54m.