The average train between Lincoln and Basel takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Basel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Lincoln to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Lincoln to Basel train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lincoln and Basel is 852.1 km. The road distance is 1,250 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Basel Sbb via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 9h 29m.