Vienna to Basel train
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Fastest train times from Vienna to Basel
Fastest Journey
9 h
Average
9 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
660 km
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Basel without transferring at least 2 times.
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Basel
 | Distance | 409 miles (659 km) |
 | Average train duration | 9 h |
 | Average train ticket price | $94 (€82) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ÖBB | Railjet |
Trains from Vienna to Basel cover the 409 miles (659 km) long route taking on average 9 h with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ÖBB | Railjet. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $94 (€82), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $61 (€53). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Basel SBB.
Train companies: ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from Vienna to Basel trains
ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you to Basel from Vienna from $61 (€53). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip to Basel from Vienna by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
One of the best ways to travel to Basel from Vienna is by taking a train with ÖBB Nightjet. Omio helps you find the ideal ÖBB Nightjet train from Vienna to Basel by showing you ÖBB Nightjet current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Vienna to Basel route. You can expect to travel 409 miles (659 km) from Vienna to Basel on a train with ÖBB Nightjet. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains from Vienna to Basel, you can check straight away 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. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ÖBB Nightjet train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip to Basel from Vienna!
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 Vienna to Basel train.
Travel Tips: Trains from Vienna to Basel
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter Switzerland from Austria?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Vienna?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?
All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Vienna to Basel as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Basel to Vienna is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Austria from Switzerland?
Reentry to Austria is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Basel?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Vienna from Basel here.
Some of the Vienna train stations to Basel you can start your journey from include Wien Westbahnhof, Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Basel include Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving in Basel SBB.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof, which is located around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center.
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S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S60, S80
Tram lines: 18, D, O
Bus lines: 13A, 69A, N66, VAL
Train lines: R, RJ, RJX, REX, EC, NJ, EN, ICE, IC
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