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Belvedere Palace Museum
Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
9 h 16 m
Average duration
9 h 27 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
It's difficult to get from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf without transferring at least once.
IC 553+
RJX13479+
IC 745
IC 563+
EC 99+
RJX19915
IC 561+
RJX13477
IC 561+
RJX13477+
IC 741
IR 1961 · RJX13477+
IC 741
ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
ICE 376 · ICE 267 · RJX 65
ICE 267 · RJX 65
ICE 278 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293 · IC 843Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $257.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $741 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $664 (€544) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf costing on average $741 (€607).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
Tickets start at around $147 (€121) compared to roughly $232 (€190) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€69). The journey takes 9h 14m versus 7h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · ICE 619 · RJX 61 | Delayed 9:22 PM 11:16 PMBasel SBB | 12h16 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
IR 1995+ EC 95+ RJX19911 | 12:07 AM Basel SBB | 14h25 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2155+ EC 95+ RJX19911+ S 3 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 14h02 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 76 · ICE 1091 · EC 1213 | On time 4:46 AM Basel SBB | 10h01 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 5:50 AM Basel SBB | 9h42 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376 · ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 9h16 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 559+ EC 97+ ICE 1215 | 6:29 AM Basel SBB | 10h18 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 559+ EC 97+ RJX19977 | 6:29 AM Basel SBB | 10h03 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1961 · RJX13477+ IC 741 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 10h56 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 561+ RJX13477 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 10h03 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 561+ RJX13477+ IC 741 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 10h34 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 563+ EC 99+ RJX19915 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 10h03 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1965 · RJX13479+ IC 745 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 10h56 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1965 · RJX13479 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 10h25 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 553+ RJX13479 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 9h59 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 553+ RJX13479+ IC 745 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 10h30 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 9h16 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 9h16 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1973 · RJX13483+ IC 843 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 10h56 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1973 · RJX13483 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 10h25 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · ICE 519+ 79039+ RJX 13483 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h16 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1975+ EC 195+ RJX19937 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 10h28 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 278 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293 · IC 843 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 9h47 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EN 40459+ RJ 251 | 9:16 PM Basel SBB | 17h33 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Basel SBB to Vienna Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:06, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 409 miles (659 km) distance in 8h 59m.
Distance 409 miles (659 km) |
Average train duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 59m |
First train 4:06 AM |
Last train 9:16 PM |
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Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
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The grand boulevard encircling the historic center, lined with some of Vienna’s most important public buildings and monuments.
A lively cultural district with major museums, courtyards, and event spaces, popular with both visitors and locals.
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Prices are high by Central European standards, especially near the station, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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