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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Vienna

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$247

Average price

$247

Fastest journey

9 h 23 m

Average duration

9 h 59 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

660 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Vienna will cost around $247 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $247.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Basel to Vienna without transferring at least once.

ÖBBIR 1965 · RJX 165
09:09AM9h23
Basel SBB
06:32PMVienna Hbf
$2471One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBIR 1965 · RJX 165+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 743
09:09AM9h56
Basel SBB
07:05PMVienna Hbf
$2471One-way
2 transfers
ÖBBIR 1965 · RJX 165 · D 17003
09:09AM10h37
Basel SBB
07:46PMVienna Hbf
$2471One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €96.

Distance: 409 miles (659 km)

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Flight

€148

Average price

€66

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Cheapest

€213

Average price

9h 43m

Average total duration

9h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 37m

Average total duration

12h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

-

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Live departures

Basel to Vienna train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20
Last updated at 12:35 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
obbIR 1965 · RJX 1657:09 AM Basel SBB
9h23
4:32 PM Vienna Hbf1 transfer
obbIR 1965 · RJX 165+obb_railjetRJ 7437:09 AM Basel SBB
9h56
5:05 PM Vienna Hbf2 transfers
obbIR 1965 · RJX 165 · D 170037:09 AM Basel SBB
10h37
5:46 PM Vienna Hbf2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Basel to Vienna?

The best time to book your train from Basel to Vienna is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Basel to Vienna route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Basel to Vienna per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Basel to Vienna.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Vienna

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
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Trains from Basel to Vienna run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $41 (€33)
Distance
409 miles (659 km)
Average train duration
9h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$74 (€60)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
8h 59m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $41 (€33)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB and ÖBB Nightjet from Basel to Vienna trains

Find the best trains between Basel and Vienna with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB and ÖBB Nightjet from $124 (€100). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Vienna train information:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 59 min
  • Cheapest Price: $124

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