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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£700
Average price
£700
Fastest journey
12 h 36 m
Average duration
21 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
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 £700 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £700.
To travel from Basel to Edinburgh you need to make at least 4 changes.
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10:3012h36Basel23:06Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes- 13:3023h40Basel13:10Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
- 17:3023h41Basel17:11Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
- 19:3024h40Basel20:10Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
- 10:3012h36Basel23:06Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
- 13:3023h40Basel13:10Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
- 17:3023h41Basel17:11Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
- 19:3024h40Basel20:10Edinburgh£7001One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 £80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, and a train costs an average of £700.
Distance: 1189 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£705 Average Price | £143 Average Price | £129 Average Price Cheapest |
18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 44m Average total duration 36h 14m 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, Friday 24 July. 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 | 18h17 | 11:11 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
| 19:24 Basel | 23h46 | 19:10 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 £700 but you can travel from only £40 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 £700 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 13m |
First train 7:09 |
Last train 22:40 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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 £40. 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
Most Basel to Edinburgh trains use the Basel Bad Bhf to station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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