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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Achensee is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Achensee is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Achensee?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Achensee. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Jenbach Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Achensee?

The distance between Basel and Achensee is 413 km. The road distance is 398.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Achensee without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €28 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Basel to Achensee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Achensee bus from?

Basel to Achensee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Achensee?

The best way to get from Basel to Achensee is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €28 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Achensee bus arrive?

Basel to Achensee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Can I drive from Basel to Achensee?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Achensee is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Basel to Achensee.

Where can I stay near Achensee?

There are 3192+ hotels available in Achensee.

Basel to Achensee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Achensee by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain rjx 167
6h 54m
€29–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus 488
8h 41m
€32–55
Drive 398.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pertisaucar 398.4 km
4h 39m
€71–102
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufsteintrain
7h 22m
€160–546
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
7h 8m
€72–398
Fly from Basel, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufsteintrain
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Jenbachtrain
4. Take the bus from Jenbach Bahnhof to Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahnbus
7h 14m
€152–475

Basel to Achensee by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412.6 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Achensee, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Jenbach, and Jenbach Bahnhof in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 4 times a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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