The average train between Leicester and Basel takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 every 4 hours between Leicester and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Basel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Leicester to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Leicester to Basel train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Basel is 838.4 km. The road distance is 1,189 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 38m.