The average train between Salzburg and Basel takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Salzburg and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf station and arriving at Basel SBB station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Salzburg to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Basel is 410.4 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 6h 48m.
