Explore St. Pölten to Basel by rail

Getting ready for a trip from St. Pölten to Basel aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between St. Pölten and Basel

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$256.75, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from St. Pölten to Basel

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from St. Pölten to Basel:

  • 00:01 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:01 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:01 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:30 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 1 hour and 1 minute from St. Pölten toward Basel.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 15 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from St. Pölten to Basel

Trains can complete this route in as little as 8 hours and 27 minutes. The total distance travelled is 604 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from St. Pölten to Basel?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Further insights on trains from St. Pölten to Basel

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Basel city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from St. Pölten to Basel by train?

The train route from St. Pölten to Basel covers 604 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from St. Pölten to Basel?

The cheapest fare on this route is CA$256.75. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from St. Pölten to Basel?

Tickets for travel between St. Pölten to Basel are available 6 months before departure.

How long does it take to get from St. Pölten to Basel?

The fastest journey on this route takes 8 hours and 27 minutes.