The average train between Basel and Altach takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Altach. 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 Basel and Altach. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Altach at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Altach. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Altach station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Basel to Altach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Altach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Feldkirch station.
Book your Basel to Altach train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Altach is 157.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Altach via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Feldkirch in around 3h 56m.