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Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Basel takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Vienna 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.

10h 48m
Duration
867 km
Distance
CHF 153
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Vienna to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Vienna and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vienna 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.

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  • Distance: 866.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 9h 16m.

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