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Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Vienna takes 9h 56m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.

9h 56m
Duration
867 km
Distance
€165
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Vienna train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Basel and Vienna. The service departs Basel at 4:36 AM at night, which arrives into Vienna at 14:32:00. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet9h 56m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet9h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet9h 56m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet9h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Vienna? 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.

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  • Distance: 866.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 5m.

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