The average train between Basel and Melk takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Melk. 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 hourly between Basel and Melk. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Melk at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Melk. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Melk station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Basel to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amstetten NÖ station.
Book your Basel to Melk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Melk is 583.4 km. The road distance is 961 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Melk via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Amstetten Noe in around 9h 53m.