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The average train between Basel and Villach takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Villach. 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 55m
Duration
662 km
Distance
€182
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train via Mels

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
  3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain train 513 / ...
  4. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbftrain train Ic
10h 32m
€92–344

Basel to Villach train times

Trains run once daily between Basel and Villach. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Villach at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBNightjet17h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ÖBB9h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBÖBB12h 1m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBRailjet10h 4m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBRailjet17h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ÖBB9h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBÖBB12h 1m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBRailjet10h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 662.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Villach Hbf via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Schwarzach-St.Veit in around 10h 32m.

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