The average train between Basel and Portsmouth takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Portsmouth. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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20h 24m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Basel to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Basel to Portsmouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Portsmouth is 724.9 km. The road distance is 1,146 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Portsmouth & Southsea via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 20m.