The average train between Basel and Linz takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Linz. 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 twice daily between Basel and Linz. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Linz. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Linz station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Basel to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Basel and Linz is 506.8 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Linz/Donau Hbf via Sargans and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 3m.
