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 €30 - €80 and takes 5h 55m.

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 SBB and arriving at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

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 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Innsbruck?

The distance between Basel and Innsbruck is 365 km. The road distance is 353.2 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 43m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 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 43m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €350 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Innsbruck bus arrive?

Basel to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich 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 353 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Innsbruck?

There are 2058+ hotels available in Innsbruck.

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 HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
5h 43m
€111–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN882 / ...
5h 55m
€32–77
Drive 353.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Innsbruck353.2 km
4h 7m
€61–88
Fly Basel to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)BSL - INN
6h 11m
€173–344
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to SchaffhausenRe3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to RomanshornS1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
8h 3m
€48–99
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)ZRH - INN
6h 52m
€124–410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
6h 35m
€143–333
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
6h 24m
€127–317

Basel to Innsbruck by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 365.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Zurich Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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