Basel to Vienna train

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Vienna

Showing times and prices for Mar 27

Cheapest

128

Average

182

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.

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11:33AMBasel SBB8h59 08:32PMVienna Central Station
1 transfer
1281One-way
10:33AMBasel SBB8h59 07:32PMVienna Central Station
2 transfers
2361One-way

Train schedule from Basel to Vienna

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10:33AMBasel SBB8h59 07:32PMVienna Central Station
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11:33AMBasel SBB8h59 08:32PMVienna Central Station
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Basel to Vienna

Showing times and prices for Mar 27

Fastest Journey

8 h 59 m

Average

8 h 59 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

660 km

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

Fastest
10:33AMBasel SBB8h59 07:32PMVienna Central Station
2 transfers
2361One-way
Fastest
11:33AMBasel SBB8h59 08:32PMVienna Central Station
1 transfer
1281One-way

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Overview: Train from Basel to Vienna

distanceDistance409 miles (659 km)
durationAverage train duration8 h 59 min
priceAverage train ticket price$98 (€86)
frequencyTrain frequency5 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB or TGV inOui

Trains from Basel to Vienna cover the 409 miles (659 km) long route taking on average 8 h 59 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB or TGV inOui. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $98 (€86), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $55 (€48). Travelers depart most frequently from Basel SBB and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.

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

For as little as $55 (€48) you can travel by train from Basel to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Basel to Vienna train.

    Looking to travel by train from Basel to Vienna? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with ÖBB Nightjet. Check Omio to see current ÖBB Nightjet train schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Basel to Vienna train and book ÖBB Nightjet tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train from Basel to Vienna, you can expect to travel 409 miles (659 km) one-way with ÖBB Nightjet. If you search for trains from Basel to Vienna in the Omio app, you can check if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with ÖBB Nightjet, we do the work for you to get you safely to Vienna from Basel. Book that perfect Basel to Vienna train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with ÖBB Nightjet!

      ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip between Basel and Vienna by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.

        Travel Tips: Trains from Basel to Vienna

        Travel Tips: Travel by train to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Vienna.
        FAQs
        Cheap train tickets from Basel to Vienna can start from as little as $55 (€48) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Vienna is $98 (€86); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
        On average the Basel to Vienna train travel time is 8 h 59 min  for the 409 mile (659 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
        The train from Basel to Vienna leaves at 10: 13 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
        There are 5 trains a day from Basel to Vienna which require at least one change with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB or TGV inOui. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
        Yes, there's a high-speed train to Vienna. Take the fast train with TGV inOui from Basel to Vienna.
        For the route from Basel to Vienna you can take a train with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB or TGV inOui. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Basel to Vienna on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
        Yes, you can take a night train from Basel to Vienna with ÖBB | Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

        When departing from Basel, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse. When arriving in Vienna, you can end your journey in train stations like Wien Westbahnhof, Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof.

        Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Wien Westbahnhof, located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre.

        The cheapest month for a train from Basel to Vienna is April.
        It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Basel to Vienna including taking a bus, flight or train.

        Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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        Basel SBB is the most popular Basel railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Basel for your trip to Vienna.
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