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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kaprun is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 3m.

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 58m 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 Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Kaprun?

The distance between Basel and Kaprun is 523 km. The road distance is 493.5 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 43m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 43m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Kaprun bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kaprun?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kaprun is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Basel to Kaprun.

Where can I stay near Kaprun?

There are 2823+ hotels available in Kaprun.

Basel to Kaprun - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Zell Am SeeEc
8h 43m
€155–296
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg LastenstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am SeeRe / ...
11h 3m
€43–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Kaprun Ortsmitte
8h 45m
Drive 493.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kaprun493.5 km
5h 58m
€86–124
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am See
9h 3m
€122–312
Train via Wörgl
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am SeeRe / ...
8h 52m
€144–311
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 Wörgl Hbf
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am See
8h 39m
€151–403
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 Wörgl Hbf
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zell Am See
8h 29m
€144–357
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zell Am See
9h 16m
€172–416

Basel to Kaprun by train and bus

12Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kaprun Ortsmitte via Bregenz in around 8h 45m.

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