The average train between Basel and Austria takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Austria. 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 Basel and Austria. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Austria at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Austria? 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 Basel to Austria. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Austria station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Basel to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Austria is 491.3 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Stephansplatz via Sargans, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 10h 27m.