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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Imst is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Imst is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Imst?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Imst. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Imst via Zurich Bus Station and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Imst?

The distance between Basel and Imst is 314 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Imst without a car is to train via Mels which takes 5h 16m and costs €40 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Basel to Imst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Imst bus from?

Basel to Imst bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Imst?

The best way to get from Basel to Imst is to train via Mels which takes 5h 16m and costs €40 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Imst bus arrive?

Basel to Imst bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Imst?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Imst is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Basel to Imst.

Where can I stay near Imst?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Imst.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Imst by 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.

Train via Mels
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx
5h 16m
€40–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Imstbus
6h 52m
Drive 300.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Imstcar 300.4 km
3h 36m
€53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Landeck-Zamstrain Rjx
6h 31m
€66–317
Train via Schaffhausen
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 Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx / ...
7h 56m
€54–102

Basel to Imst by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.8 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Imst Terminal Post via Sargans, Imst-Pitztal, and Imst-Pitztal Bahnhof in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Imst via Zurich Bus Station and Bregenz in around 6h 52m.

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