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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Austria is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Austria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Austria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Austria?

The distance between Basel and Austria is 703 km. The road distance is 748.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Austria without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs €130 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Basel to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Austria bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Austria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Austria?

The best way to get from Basel to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €210 and takes 10h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Austria bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Austria is 749 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Basel to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4622+ hotels available in Austria.

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

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

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Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
4h 3m
€89–312
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nordtrain
5h 26m
€30–200
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 13m
€132–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N191
12h 34m
€74–107
Drive 748.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Viennacar 748.8 km
8h 15m
€144–208
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
5h 12m
€128–322
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
5h 16m
€186–469
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 48m
€145–450
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
11h 34m
€162–253

Basel to Austria by train and subway

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Austria?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 10h 13m.

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