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 €23 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.

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?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

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 Hauptbahnhof via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

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 44m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Innsbruck train from?

Basel to Innsbruck train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 44m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Innsbruck bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Innsbruck train arrive?

Basel to Innsbruck train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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?

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Where can I stay near Innsbruck?

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

There are 8 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 Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5h 44m
€131–234
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 / ...
6h 47m
€23–36
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
6h 18m
€143–274
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 / ...
8h 6m
€59–129
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 53m
€159–673
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 Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 35m
€175–308
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 Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 26m
€149–319

Basel to Innsbruck by train

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Distance: 365.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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