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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kaprun is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kaprun is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kaprun?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kaprun. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kaprun Ortsmitte via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Kaprun?

The distance between Basel and Kaprun is 523 km. The road distance is 494 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kaprun without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Basel to Kaprun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kaprun bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kaprun?

The best way to get from Basel to Kaprun is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Kaprun bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kaprun?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kaprun is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Basel to Kaprun.

Where can I stay near Kaprun?

There are 2833+ hotels available in Kaprun.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Kaprun 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 Zell Am Seetrain Ec
8h 19m
€185–547
Drive 494 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Kapruncar 494 km
5h 59m
€86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Kaprun Ortsmittebus
8h 30m
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
8h 45m
€147–403
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Jenbachtrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Jenbach to Zell Am Seetrain 511 / ...
11h
€134–347
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 Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
8h 22m
€170–543
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
7h 55m
€204–509
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 Wörgl Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain
8h 13m
€163–464

Basel to Kaprun by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kaprun Ortsmitte via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Zell Am See, and Zell am See Bahnhof in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kaprun Ortsmitte via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 8h 30m.

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