Basel to Salzburg Hbf trains

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The average train between Basel and Salzburg Hbf takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Salzburg Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 6m
Duration: 654 km
Distance: €146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...

6h 45m

€80–248

Basel to Salzburg Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Salzburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Salzburg Hbf at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:16 PM → 8:46 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes
11:16 PM → 11:46 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:16 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:16 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:46 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 13m • 3 changes
5:16 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:46 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 13m • 3 changes
5:16 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:46 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 13m • 3 changes
5:16 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:46 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 13m • 3 changes
5:16 AM → 12:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Salzburg Hbf? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Salzburg Hbf.

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Distance: 654.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 6h 45m.

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