The average train between Vienna and Basel takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Basel station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Vienna to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Vienna to Basel train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Vienna and Basel is 659.7 km. The road distance is 866 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Basel SBB via Sargans in around 10h 5m.
