The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basel takes 21h 9m and the fastest train takes 19h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 twice daily between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basel. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at St Andrew Square and take an average of 21h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Basel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basel is 1,195.9 km. The road distance is 1,668 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Basel Sbb via St Andrew Square, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Strasbourg in around 13h 4m.