The average train between Croatia and Basel takes 20h 48m and the fastest train takes 14h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Croatia to Basel. 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 Croatia and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croatia is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 20h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Croatia to Basel? 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 Croatia to Basel. However, there are services departing from Croatia station and arriving at Basel station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
Croatia to Basel train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Croatia to Basel train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Croatia to Basel train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Croatia and Basel is 754.4 km. The road distance is 1,160 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Basel Bad Bf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 15h 28m.