The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Basel takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Donostia / San Sebastián and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaia and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Donostia / San Sebastián 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.
No, there is no direct train from Donostia / San Sebastián to Basel. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at Basel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Hendaye station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Basel is 881.1 km. The road distance is 1,378 km.
You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Basel Sbb via Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Colmar in around 11h 21m.