What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Brenner Pass?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brenner Pass is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Brenner Pass?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brenner Pass is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Brenner Pass?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brenner Pass. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brennero - Brenner via Zuerich Hb and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Brenner Pass?

The distance between Basel and Brenner Pass is 400 km. The road distance is 390.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Brenner Pass without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Brenner Pass without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €130 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Brenner Pass?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Basel to Brenner Pass, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brenner Pass train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Brenner Pass?

The best way to get from Basel to Brenner Pass is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Brenner Pass train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Brenner Pass?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brenner Pass is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Basel to Brenner Pass.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Brenner Pass?

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Where can I stay near Brenner Pass?

There are 698+ hotels available in Brenner Pass.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Brenner Pass by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
6h 46m
€137–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N1290 / ...
8h 52m
€30–66
Drive 390.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brenner Passcar 390.2 km
4h 33m
€67–97
Fly Basel to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BSL - INN
7h 28m
€149–295
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Romanshorntrain S1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
9h 9m
€65–150
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Brennero - Brennertrain
7h 22m
€175–312
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 Brennero - Brennertrain
7h 13m
€144–324
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane ZRH - INN
8h 3m
€145–693

Basel to Brenner Pass by train

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Distance: 400.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Brenner Pass, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Brennero - Brenner via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Brennero - Brenner via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Steinach a. Br. Bahnhof A, and Steinach In Tirol in around 8h 52m.

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