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Basel to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Salzburg takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times 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.

9h 8m
Duration
557 km
Distance
€133
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mels

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Sargans to Salzburg Hbftrain train Rjx
7h 50m
€70–268

Basel to Salzburg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Salzburg. 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 Salzburg at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 557.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salzburg Hbf via Sargans in around 7h 50m.

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