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 €55 - €100 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 €80 - €260.

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 München Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

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 Munich which takes 10h 12m and costs €180 - €380.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €380 and takes 10h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Austria train arrive?

Basel to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf 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 4771+ 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
€80–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N191
12h 34m
€59–98
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
10h 12m
€189–378
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Viennacar 748.7 km
8h 13m
€130–187
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
€125–293
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 30m
€157–471
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 25m
€128–347
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
7h
€302–653
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
€134–250

Basel to Austria by train and subway

6Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 10h 12m.

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