The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Basel takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Basel. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Wilmslow and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Basel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wilmslow station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Basel is 948.6 km. The road distance is 1,267 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Basel Sbb via Wilmslow, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 9m.