The average train between Basel and Vienna takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Vienna. 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 Vienna. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Vienna station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Basel to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Vienna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Basel and Vienna is 659.7 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 5m.