Basel to Melk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Melk takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

12h 58m
Duration: 827 km
Distance: €195
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mels

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx

10h 17m

€109–322

Basel to Melk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Melk. 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 Melk at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:33 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
18h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:07 AM → 5:39 PM
10h 32m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 6m • 3 changes
2:33 PM → 1:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
16h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:07 AM → 5:39 PM
10h 32m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 6m • 3 changes
2:33 PM → 1:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
16h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:07 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:58 PM
12h 25m • 3 changes
1:07 PM → 10:21 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
2:33 PM → 1:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:33 AM → 4:58 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:58 PM
12h 25m • 3 changes
1:07 PM → 11:21 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
2:33 PM → 1:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:07 AM → 4:39 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 8:39 PM
10h 32m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 11:21 PM
11h 14m • 3 changes
3:07 PM → 1:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:07 AM → 4:39 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 8:39 PM
10h 32m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 11:21 PM
11h 14m • 3 changes
3:07 PM → 1:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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