What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bad Ischl?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bad Ischl is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bad Ischl?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bad Ischl is to drive and car train which takes 5h 58m and costs €150 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bad Ischl via Zuerich Hb, Wörgl Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Bad Ischl?

The distance between Basel and Bad Ischl is 614 km. The road distance is 543.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bad Ischl without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bad Ischl without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs €180 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bad Ischl?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Basel to Bad Ischl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bad Ischl bus from?

Basel to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bad Ischl train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Bad Ischl?

The best way to get from Basel to Bad Ischl is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €350 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Bad Ischl bus arrive?

Basel to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Where does the Basel to Bad Ischl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bad Ischl?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bad Ischl is 543 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Basel to Bad Ischl.

Where can I stay near Bad Ischl?

There are 1290+ hotels available in Bad Ischl.

Basel to Bad Ischl - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car train

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Bad Ischl by train, bus, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg HbfRjx
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
9h 22m
€181–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg LastenstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150 / ...
9h 47m
€31–45
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl
5h 58m
€159–210
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)BSL - SZG
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof
7h 50m
€125–261
Train, bus via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
10h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wörgl Hbf to Attnang-PuchheimDrf / ...
4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad IschlRe
10h 38m
€169–341
Drive 543.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bad Ischl543.1 km
6h 20m
€93–135
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheim
4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
8h 29m
€150–373
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 Attnang-Puchheim
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
8h 18m
€144–337
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof
7h 53m
€162–377
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Attnang-Puchheim
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
8h 12m
€95–264

Basel to Bad Ischl by train and bus

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9h 22mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 613.8 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bad Ischl, Austria?

You can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Salzburg Lastenstrasse and Salzburg Hbf in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Bad Ischl via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wörgl Hbf, and Attnang-Puchheim in around 10h 38m.

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