The average train between Basel and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 22h 52m and the fastest train takes 21h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 once daily between Basel and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 1:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis and take an average of 22h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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 Basel to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
Basel to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe, depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Basel and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 1,195.9 km. The road distance is 1,665 km.
You can take a vehicle from Basel, Pilgerstrasse to Edinburgh Airport via St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and St Andrew Square in around 13h 44m.