Reading to Basel Trains

Reading to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Basel takes 8h 4m 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 4m
Duration: 1,039 km
Distance: CHF 323
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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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 1m

CHF 265–452

Reading to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
7:13 PM → 10:26 AM
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14h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 7:26 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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, October 16, 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, October 17, 2026

4:55 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 43m • 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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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:20 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 6m • 4 changes
9:29 AM → 6:21 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
12:46 PM → 8:26 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
2:46 PM → 10:32 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes

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.

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Reading to Basel train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

7:13 PM → 10:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:26 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:26 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM

7:07 AM → 3:26 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:35 AM → 1:23 PM

7:07 AM → 3:26 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:55 AM → 1:26 PM

7:42 AM → 4:26 PM

9:44 AM → 5:26 PM

11:45 AM → 7:26 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:20 AM → 4:26 PM

9:29 AM → 6:21 PM

12:46 PM → 8:26 PM

2:46 PM → 10:32 PM

Frequently asked questions

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7:13 PM → 10:26 AM
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