The average train between Linz and Basel takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 Linz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Basel. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Basel station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Linz to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Linz to Basel train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Linz and Basel is 506.8 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Basel SBB via Sargans in around 8h 48m.
