The average train between Basel and Szeged takes 18h 58m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Szeged. 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 Szeged. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Szeged at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 18h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Szeged? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Szeged. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Szeged station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
Basel to Szeged train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Szeged train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Szeged station.
The distance between Basel and Szeged is 965.2 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Szeged via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Koebanya-Kispest in around 16h 53m.