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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Basel will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
It's difficult to get from Linz to Basel without transferring at least once.
IC 848+
RJX 368 · IR 1972
IC 848+
RJX 368 · IR 1772+
IC 620
IC 546+
RJX 162+
IC 578
RJX 162+
IC 578
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 576
RJX 262+
EC 192+
IC 576
RJX 160 · TGV 9226
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 576
RJX 162+
IC 578
IC 542+
RJX 160 · TGV 9226Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 315 miles (507 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration Fastest 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Basel:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Basel costing on average $142 (€114).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Tickets start at around $142 (€114) compared to roughly $197 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€45). The journey takes 10h 33m versus 6h 54m 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 Linz to Basel trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 848+ RJX 368 · IR 1972 | 6:30 AM Linz Hbf | 8h22 | 2:52 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 848+ RJX 368 · IR 1772+ IC 620 | 6:30 AM Linz Hbf | 8h03 | 2:33 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
IC 542+ RJX 160 · TGV 9226 | 8:30 AM Linz Hbf | 7h57 | 4:27 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 160 · TGV 9226 | 8:45 AM Linz Hbf | 7h42 | 4:27 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ EC 192+ IC 576 | 9:30 AM Linz Hbf | 7h57 | 5:27 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262+ EC 192+ IC 576 | On time 9:45 AM Linz Hbf | 7h42 | 5:27 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 576 | On time 9:45 AM Linz Hbf | 7h42 | 5:27 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ RJX 162+ IC 578 | 10:30 AM Linz Hbf | 7h57 | 6:27 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ IC 578 | 10:45 AM Linz Hbf | 7h42 | 6:27 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 75 | On time 11:34 AM Linz Hbf | 9h50 | 9:24 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 1064 | On time 11:45 AM Linz Hbf | 8h36 | 8:21 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 594 · 19680 · ICE 375 | On time 11:45 AM Linz Hbf | 8h03 | 7:48 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Linz to Basel run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 315 miles (507 km) distance in 7h 41m.
Distance 315 miles (507 km) |
Average train duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 41m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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