The average train between Swindon and Basel takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 3 times a day between Swindon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Basel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Swindon to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Swindon to Basel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Basel is 807.2 km. The road distance is 1,105 km.
You can take a train from Swindon 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 8h 39m.