The average train between Basel and Linz takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Linz. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Linz. 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 Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Linz. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Linz station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Basel to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Linz is 506.8 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Linz/Donau Hbf via Sargans in around 9h 2m.