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Basel to Linz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Linz takes 11h 3m 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.

11h 3m
Duration
681 km
Distance
€172
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Innsbruck

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
  3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain train Rjx
9h 13m
€90–510

Basel to Linz train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Linz. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 681 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Linz Hbf via Sargans and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 13m.

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