The average train between Basel and České Budějovice takes 16h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to České Budějovice. 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 Basel and České Budějovice. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into České Budějovice at 3:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to České Budějovice. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at České Budějovice station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Basel to České Budějovice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to České Budějovice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ceske Budejovice station.
Book your Basel to České Budějovice train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and České Budějovice is 534.3 km. The road distance is 805 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ceske Budejovice via Sargans and Linz/Donau Hbf in around 11h 45m.