The average train between Basel and Salzburg Hbf takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Salzburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Salzburg Hbf at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 21m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salzburg Hbf. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Basel to Salzburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Salzburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Salzburg Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Basel and Salzburg Hbf is 410.4 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 6h 58m.