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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Altach is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Altach is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Altach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Altach. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Altach Kirche via Zürich Hbf and Hohenems Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Altach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Altach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Altach via Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Altach?

The distance between Basel and Altach is 223 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Altach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €17 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Basel to Altach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Altach bus from?

Basel to Altach bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Altach train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Altach?

The best way to get from Basel to Altach is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Bregenz, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Altach bus arrive?

Basel to Altach bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Altach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Altach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Altach is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Basel to Altach.

Where can I stay near Altach?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Altach.

Basel to Altach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Altach by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus 006
3h 55m
€17–31
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
4h 26m
€75–226
Drive 203.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Altachcar 203.6 km
2h 9m
€36–52
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Hohenemsbus
4h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altstätten SGtrain Ir13
5h 18m
€71–218

Basel to Altach by bus and train

5Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Altach, Vorarlberg, Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Altach via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 4h 26m.

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