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 8m and costs €65 - €250.

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 Sargans, Wien Meidling and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Austria?

The distance between Basel and Austria is 703 km. The road distance is 748.7 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 via Mels which takes 10h 3m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 8m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Mels, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 10h 3m, 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 Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Austria is 749 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Basel to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 9 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)plane BSL - VIE
4h 8m
€69–242
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
11h 3m
€43–103
Train via Mels
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
10h 3m
€109–217
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Viennacar 748.7 km
8h 13m
€128–185
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 17m
€117–266
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 Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 26m
€116–332
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 44m
€149–461
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 18m
€127–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N191
12h 34m
€63–86

Basel to Austria by train and subway

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10h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 702.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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 Sargans, Wien Meidling, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 10h 3m.

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