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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kufstein is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kufstein is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kufstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kufstein. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bahnhof, Kufstein via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kufstein?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kufstein. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kufstein via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Kufstein?

The distance between Basel and Kufstein is 438 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kufstein without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Basel to Kufstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kufstein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Kufstein train from?

Basel to Kufstein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Kufstein?

The best way to get from Basel to Kufstein is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Basel to Kufstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Kufstein train arrive?

Basel to Kufstein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kufstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kufstein is 429 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Basel to Kufstein.

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

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Where can I stay near Kufstein?

There are 3370+ hotels available in Kufstein.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Kufstein 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 Kufsteintrain Rjx
6h 23m
€72–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 488
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Bahnhof, Kufsteinbus 6020
7h 57m
€50–72
Drive 428.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kufsteincar 428.7 km
4h 56m
€75–108
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
5h 9m
€135–298
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain Rb54
7h 3m
€105–125
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 Kufsteintrain
4h 58m
€118–322
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 Kufsteintrain
7h 54m
€124–292

Basel to Kufstein by train

35Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kufstein via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bahnhof, Kufstein via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck, Südtiroler Platz Hbf (Steig D-F), and Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 57m.

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