What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oper/Karlsplatz and arriving at Basel SBB via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Austria to Basel?

The distance between Austria and Basel is 702 km. The road distance is 748.1 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Austria to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Basel train from?

Austria to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Basel?

The best way to get from Austria to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 10h 34m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Austria to Basel train arrive?

Austria to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Austria to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Basel is 748 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Austria to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Austria to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
4h 8m
CHF 67–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Basel SBBN191
13h 50m
CHF 57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
10h 34m
CHF 116–192
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
15h 24m
CHF 241–452
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 108–278
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 26m
CHF 107–254
Fly Graz to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GRZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 54m
CHF 145–421
Drive 748.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Basel748.1 km
8h 13m
CHF 119–172
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
8h
CHF 184–248

Austria to Basel by bus and train

36Weekly Services

10h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oper/Karlsplatz to Basel SBB via Meidling, Eichenstr., Wien Meidling, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 34m.

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