The average train between Basel and Salzburg takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Salzburg. 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 once daily between Basel and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Salzburg station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Basel to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Salzburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Basel and Salzburg is 410.4 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salzburg Hbf via Sargans in around 7h 50m.
