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Scotland to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Basel takes 16h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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.

16h 14m
Duration
1,734 km
Distance
CHF 446
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
12h 50m
CHF 358–679

Scotland to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Scotland and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 16h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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.

Map of how to get from Scotland to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,734.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 14m

What companies run services between Scotland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Basel Sbb via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 12h 50m.

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