The average train between Austria and Basel takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria 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 4 times a day between Austria and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 3:19 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Austria 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 Austria to Basel. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Basel station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Austria to Basel train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Basel train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Basel SBB station.
The distance between Austria and Basel is 491.3 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Basel SBB via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Sargans in around 11h 13m.