The average train between Linz and Basel takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Linz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 7h 54m. 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 station and arriving at Basel station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Linz to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Linz to Basel train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Linz and Basel is 506.8 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 59m.