The average train between Southampton and Basel takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Basel. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Basel station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Southampton to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Southampton to Basel train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Basel is 749.8 km. The road distance is 1,108 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Basel Sbb via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 10m.