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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Basel takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

9h 2m
Duration
1,063 km
Distance
CHF 325
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
8h 3m
CHF 275–436

Colchester to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Colchester and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 17m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 17m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 17m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 43m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 43m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 14m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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  • Distance: 1,062.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Basel Sbb via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 3m.

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