The average train between Melk and Basel takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. 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 3 times a day between Melk and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melk is at 3:01 PM which arrives into Basel at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at St.Poelten Hbf and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Melk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Melk station and arriving at Basel station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Melk to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from St.Poelten Hbf 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 827 km.
You can take a train from Melk to Basel SBB via St.Poelten Hbf and Sargans in around 10h 29m.