The average train between Swansea and Basel takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 Swansea and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Basel. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Basel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
Swansea to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Swansea to Basel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Basel is 943.6 km. The road distance is 1,341 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 10h 53m.