The average train between Villach and Basel takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Villach 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 3 times a day between Villach and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villach is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Basel station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Villach to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Villach to Basel train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Villach and Basel is 487.1 km. The road distance is 918 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 48m.