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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dornbirn is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dornbirn is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dornbirn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dornbirn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dornbirn Bahnhof via Bregenz Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dornbirn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dornbirn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dornbirn via Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Dornbirn?

The distance between Basel and Dornbirn is 215 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dornbirn without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €15 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Basel to Dornbirn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dornbirn bus from?

Basel to Dornbirn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dornbirn train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Dornbirn?

The best way to get from Basel to Dornbirn is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €15 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Bregenz, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Dornbirn bus arrive?

Basel to Dornbirn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Where does the Basel to Dornbirn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Dornbirn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dornbirn is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Basel to Dornbirn.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dornbirn?

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Where can I stay near Dornbirn?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Dornbirn.

Basel to Dornbirn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Dornbirn by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus 006
3h 50m
€15–38
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
4h 1m
€62–131
Drive 201.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dornbirncar 201.9 km
2h 9m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir36
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Dornbirntrain Rjx
4h 10m
€71–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to St. Gallen St. Fidentrain S1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gaißau Kesslerplatz to Dornbirn Kreuzgassebus 160
4h 55m
€32–54

Basel to Dornbirn by bus

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Distance: 214.8 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dornbirn, Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Dornbirn via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 4h 1m.

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