Salzburg to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Basel takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 51m
Duration: 738 km
Distance: CHF 151
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...

7h 17m

CHF 78–639

Salzburg to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:36 AM
7h 49m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 12:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:43 AM
7h 56m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 12:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
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