The average train between Basel and Southend-on-Sea takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Basel and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Basel to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Basel to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Southend-on-Sea is 663.3 km. The road distance is 1,094 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Southend Victoria via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 8h 14m.