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 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 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

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 748.2 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 5m 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 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. 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 42m.

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 17m to drive from Austria to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ 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)plane VIE - BSL
4h 5m
CHF 62–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Basel SBBbus N191
13h 42m
CHF 57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
10h 34m
CHF 116–192
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
15h 24m
CHF 241–452
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 108–303
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 107–284
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 54m
CHF 135–461
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Baselcar 748.2 km
8h 17m
CHF 121–174
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
8h 4m
CHF 184–249

Austria to Basel by bus and train

35Weekly Services

10h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.9 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines 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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