The average train between Melk and Basel takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Melk 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 day between Melk and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Melk is at 3:21 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Amstetten NÖ and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Melk to Basel? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Melk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Melk station and arriving at Basel station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Melk to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Amstetten NÖ station.
Melk to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Basel SBB station.
The distance between Melk and Basel is 583.4 km. The road distance is 780 km.
You can take a train from Melk to Basel SBB via Amstetten NÖ, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 10m.