The average train between Basel and Wels takes 10h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Wels. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Wels. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:07 PM which arrives into Wels at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 10h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Wels. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Wels station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
Basel to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wels Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Wels train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), WESTbahn Gmbh and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Wels is 486.5 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wels Hbf via Sargans and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 25m.