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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£636
Average price
£644
Fastest journey
12 h 13 m
Average duration
18 h 5 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Edinburgh will cost around £644 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £636.
To travel from Basel to Edinburgh you need to make at least 4 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a train costs an average of £636.
Distance: 1189 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£641 Average Price | £139 Average Price | £123 Average Price Cheapest |
18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 52m Average total duration 35h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday 10 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:54 Basel | 12h13 | 23:07 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
| 16:54 Basel | 18h14 | 11:08 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
| 19:24 Basel | 23h47 | 19:11 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Edinburgh
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Trains from Basel to Edinburgh run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £636 but you can travel from only £38 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 1189 km distance in 12h 13m.
Distance 1189 km |
Average train duration 18h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £636 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 13m |
First train 07:09 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Basel to Edinburgh trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Basel and Edinburgh from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Basel to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Edinburgh
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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