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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg Hbf and Basel takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg Hbf 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.

7h 47m
Duration
557 km
Distance
CHF 108
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Salzburg Hbf to Basel train times

Trains run twice daily between Salzburg Hbf and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg Hbf is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change
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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg Hbf 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg Hbf to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 557.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 6h 48m.

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