Next departures to Basel
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- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: BaselDeparture location: Basel Bad StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: SalzburgDestination location: P+R Süd
Train Basel to Salzburg: Trip Overview
Basel to Salzburg Trains
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Salzburg?
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
Basel Central StationBasel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Basel St. JohannTürkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
BaselGüterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
Media Markt BaselBasel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Basel Badischer BahnhofHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
P+R SüdLastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
HbfSalzburg Mülln-Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg Mülln-AltstadtSalzburg Gnigl, 5023 Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg GniglSalzburg Aiglhof, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg Aiglhof
Frequently asked questions on the trip Basel - Salzburg
The average train ticket price from Basel to Salzburg is US$50. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Basel to Salzburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Basel and Salzburg is around 12h 27m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 58m. This is the time it takes to travel the 411 km that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Basel to Salzburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Basel to Salzburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Trains travelling between Basel and Salzburg leave from Basel Central Station or Basel St. Johann and arrive at P+R Süd, Hbf, Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Salzburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Basel and Salzburg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Basel to Salzburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Salzburg?
| Vehicle Type | Travel time | Avg Price | Daily Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle TypeBus | Travel time13h 55m | Avg PriceUS$54 | Daily Departures8 |
| Vehicle TypeTrain | Travel time12h 27m | Avg PriceUS$50 | Daily Departures1 |
The best way to travel between Basel and Salzburg is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$50 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$30. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Salzburg, choose the train, as it will take you from Basel to Salzburg in about 12h 27m —that's the fastest way to get there!
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