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London to Basel by train
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Cheapest Price €190.23
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30 days in advance €200.09
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7 days in advance €301.63
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First train05:40
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey6hr 25m
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Distance710 kilometres
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Trains per day28
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Avg. journey time9hr 22m
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Train operators
London to Basel train travel explained
Want to know how to get from London to Basel by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Basel take around 6 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 710 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 28 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 28 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €190.23.
We think any time is a great time to visit Basel, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Basel.
Is there a direct train from London to Basel?
The journey between London and Basel usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Basel every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Basel?
The London to Basel train travel takes about 6 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Basel train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Basel leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:31.
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Eurostar & TGV Lyria
It is an easy journey by train from London to Basel in Switzerland. The route favoured by most travellers is via Paris. The journey starts with a high-speed run on Eurostar from London to the French capital, where you change stations. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, you join a TGV Lyria train for the onward journey to Basel. Further options are available with an additional change of train in Dijon, Mulhouse or Strasbourg which all add to the overall journey time, but can sometimes bring a slight fare advantage.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Basel
Fast direct TGV Lyria trains from Paris to Basel leave from the Gare de Lyon in the French capital. In Basel, these trains stop at Basel SBB station, from where it is a 15-minute walk north to the Old Town and the River Rhine. Five or six trains each day serve the Paris-Basel route, which is a key business link, so services can be crowded at peak times.
The direct trains from Paris to Basel all make two intermediate stops, usually at either Dijon or Belfort-Montbéliard and then at Mulhouse. The route follows a high-speed line south-east from Paris, cutting through Burgundy to reach the Franche-Comté region, where the train traverses pleasant hill country to reach the Swiss border. Sit on the right side of the train for the best views.