The average train between Warsaw and Basel takes 14h 17m and the fastest train takes 12h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Warsaw 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 5 times a day between Warsaw and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Basel. However, there are services departing from Warsaw station and arriving at Basel station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
Warsaw to Basel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.
Warsaw to Basel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Warsaw to Basel train tickets online with PKP Intercity, S-Bahn Berlin and 2 other operators.
The distance between Warsaw and Basel is 1,091.5 km. The road distance is 1,403 km.
You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Basel Bad Bf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 13h 32m.