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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Innsbruck is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Innsbruck is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Innsbruck?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Innsbruck?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Innsbruck Hbf via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Innsbruck?

The distance between Basel and Innsbruck is 365 km. The road distance is 353.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Innsbruck without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Basel to Innsbruck, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Innsbruck bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Innsbruck train from?

Basel to Innsbruck train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Innsbruck?

The best way to get from Basel to Innsbruck is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €650 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Innsbruck bus arrive?

Basel to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Basel to Innsbruck train arrive?

Basel to Innsbruck train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Innsbruck?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Innsbruck is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Basel to Innsbruck.

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

Book your Basel to Innsbruck train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Innsbruck bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Innsbruck?

There are 2132+ hotels available in Innsbruck.

Basel to Innsbruck - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Innsbruck 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 Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain rjx 167
5h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus 488
5h 35m
€25–45
Drive 353.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Innsbruckcar 353.7 km
4h 7m
€62–89
Fly Basel to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BSL - INN
5h 48m
€173–604
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5h 44m
€72–381
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
6h 31m
€195–492
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 Kufsteintrain
4. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 10m
€161–468

Basel to Innsbruck by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 35mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 365.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Hbf via Zürich HB in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 4 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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