Switzerland
AustriaBasel to Vienna shipping route.
803 km by rail, about 26 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Vienna
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailViennaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 803 km (499 mi) |
| Straight line | 659 km |
| Transit time | 26 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Vienna shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Basel, Switzerland to Vienna, Austria runs 803 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 659 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 26 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and Austria come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Basel and Vienna.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Vienna is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: Koper (786 km), Bremen (775 km) and Prague (758 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Vienna?
803 km by rail (659 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Vienna?
About 26 h 48 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Vienna to Basel has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.