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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kufstein is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 56m.

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 €75 - €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, Bahnhof and arriving at Bahnhof, Kufstein via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 24m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Kufstein bus arrive?

Basel to Kufstein bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus 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 3354+ hotels available in Kufstein.

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

There are 9 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 24m
€81–161
Drive 428.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Kufsteincar 428.7 km
4h 56m
€75–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus
3. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Bahnhof, Kufsteinbus
9h 9m
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
€159–369
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
6h 30m
€116–272
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
5h
€128–327
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 36m
€104–287
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
4. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
6h 50m
€157–316
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 Kufsteintrain
6h 47m
€187–488

Basel to Kufstein by train

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.8 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bahnhof, Kufstein via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Innsbruck, Südtiroler Platz Hbf (Steig D-F), and Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 9m.

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