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 45 - SFr 90 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 12m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250.

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 21m.

How far is it from Austria to Basel?

The distance between Austria and Basel is 703 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 21m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 Railjet, 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 12m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 240 and takes 10h 21m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Austria to Basel train arrive?

Austria to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich 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 576+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

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 12m
CHF 78–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
13h 42m
CHF 47–87
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
10h 21m
CHF 126–237
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Baselcar 748.2 km
8h 17m
CHF 118–171
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 21m
CHF 117–300
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 24m
CHF 133–355
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 35m
CHF 146–471
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 314–640
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
11h 11m
CHF 162–352

Austria to Basel by subway and train

43Weekly Services

10h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 126Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austria to Basel.

Launch map view

Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Basel SBB via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 21m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.