Reading to Basel Trains

Reading to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Basel takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 7m
Duration: 1,038 km
Distance: CHF 343
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv

8h 11m

CHF 275–472

Reading to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:46 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
1:46 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:46 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day
13h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
7:12 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 11m.

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