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 100 and takes 13h 42m.

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 10m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Basel. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Basel SBB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

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 Stephansplatz and arriving at Basel SBB via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Austria to Basel?

The distance between Austria and Basel is 703 km. The road distance is 748.4 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 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Austria to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Basel bus from?

Austria to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Austria to Basel train from?

Austria to Basel train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), 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 10m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 160 and takes 10h 27m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Austria to Basel bus arrive?

Austria to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Austria to Basel train arrive?

Austria to Basel train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), 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 18m to drive from Austria to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 10m
CHF 73–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
13h 42m
CHF 57–97
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
10h 27m
CHF 67–157
Drive 748.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Baselcar 748.4 km
8h 18m
CHF 123–178
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 29m
CHF 135–378
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 24m
CHF 118–307
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 26m
CHF 157–437
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain 964 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
11h 26m
CHF 167–452
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
11h 29m
CHF 132–242

Austria to Basel by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Basel SBB via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 10h 27m.

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