Reading to Basel Trains

Reading to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Basel takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

8h 10m
Duration: 1,038 km
Distance: CHF 333
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv

7h 47m

CHF 265–472

Reading to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
7:13 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
7:12 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 3:26 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:29 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
1:46 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 47m.

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