What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Croatia?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Croatia is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Croatia?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Croatia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Zagreb Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Croatia?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Zuerich Hb, Schwarzach-St.Veit, Villach Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Croatia?

The distance between Basel and Croatia is 706 km. The road distance is 861.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Croatia without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Basel to Croatia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Croatia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Croatia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Croatia?

The best way to get from Basel to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 13h, you could also train, which costs €200 - €650 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Croatia bus arrive?

Basel to Croatia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Zagreb Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Croatia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Croatia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Croatia is 861 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Basel to Croatia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Croatia?

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Where can I stay near Croatia?

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Basel to Croatia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Croatia by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, car, or car train

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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BSL - ZAG
4h 47m
€45–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Zagreb Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
13h
€35–55
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain Ec
3. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
15h 53m
€201–616
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain En
16h 11m
€283–501
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
5h 42m
€112–282
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Split Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ZRH - SPU
5h 36m
€113–307
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattionshuttle
8h 34m
€135–658
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagrebshuttle
7h 30m
€146–540
Bus via Trg bana J. Jelačića
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zagrebbus N887
15h 27m
€73–101
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Zagrebcar
9h 9m
€191–253
Drive 861.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zagrebcar 861.4 km
10h
€148–213

Basel to Croatia by bus

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Distance: 706.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Croatia?

Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, and Croatia Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) twice daily. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Zagreb Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 13h.

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