The average train between Basel and Oberstdorf takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Oberstdorf. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Basel to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Immenstadt station.
Book your Basel to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Montafonerbahn AG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Oberstdorf is 203.9 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Oberstdorf via Zürich HB, Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Immenstadt in around 6h 15m.