The average train between Linz and Basel takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Linz to Basel. 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 5 times a week between Linz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Basel. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Basel SBB station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Linz to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Linz and Basel is 506.8 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 58m.