The average train between Portsmouth and Basel takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Basel. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Basel station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Portsmouth to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Portsmouth to Basel train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Basel is 724.9 km. The road distance is 1,099 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basel Sbb via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 23m.