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 €60 - €90 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 9m and costs €70 - €220.

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, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Austria?

The distance between Basel and Austria is 702 km. The road distance is 748.1 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 16m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Basel to Austria, including transfers.

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 9m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 10h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 34m.

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 748 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Basel to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4692+ hotels available in Austria.

Basel to Austria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Austria 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 Basel to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
4h 9m
€74–212
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg LastenstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
10h 57m
€43–103
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
10h 16m
€125–206
Drive 748.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vienna748.1 km
8h 10m
€128–185
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
5h 14m
€115–268
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
5h 32m
€126–507
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)BSL - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nord
5h 33m
€77–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N191
12h 34m
€63–86

Basel to Austria by train and subway

39Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 10h 16m.

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