The average train between York and Basel takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Basel. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Basel Sbb station via King's Cross station, Paris Nord station and Strasbourg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
York to Basel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
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The distance between York and Basel is 935.2 km.
You can take a train from York to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 26m.