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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Basel takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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.

8h 27m
Duration
1,005 km
Distance
CHF 302
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
8h 4m
CHF 257–403

Heathrow to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Heathrow and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 29m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 17m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 29m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 1m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 58m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 58m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 55m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 59m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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: 1,005.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 4m.

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