What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lake Bled?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lake Bled is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lake Bled?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lake Bled is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lake Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lake Bled. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Bled via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lake Bled?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lake Bled. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bled Jezero via Zuerich Hb, Schwarzach-St.Veit, Villach Hbf and Jesenice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Lake Bled?

The distance between Basel and Lake Bled is 688 km. The road distance is 674.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lake Bled without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lake Bled without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 29m and costs €60 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lake Bled?

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Basel to Lake Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lake Bled bus from?

Basel to Lake Bled bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lake Bled train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Lake Bled?

The best way to get from Basel to Lake Bled is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Basel to Lake Bled bus arrive?

Basel to Lake Bled bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ljubljana Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lake Bled train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lake Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lake Bled is 674 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Basel to Lake Bled.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lake Bled?

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Where can I stay near Lake Bled?

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Basel to Lake Bled - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Lake Bled by train, bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach Hbf
3. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus station
12h 29m
€60–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Ljubljana Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to BledLjubljana - Bohinj Zlatorog / ...
13h 19m
€37–61
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.VeitEc
3. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach HbfIc
13h 30m
€188–356
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to JeseniceEn
13h 30m
€213–397
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bled
7h 21m
€164–210
Drive 674.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bled674.1 km
8h 11m
€116–168
Fly Basel to Ljubljana
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ljubljana (LJU)BSL - LJU
8h 2m
€143–324
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)ZRH - LJU
5h 37m
€139–340
Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)BSL - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce
7h 25m
€78–544
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce
8h 35m
€129–610
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce
8h 20m
€144–580

Basel to Lake Bled by train and bus

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12h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Lake Bled.

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Distance: 688.4 km
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lake Bled, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bled Jezero via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Schwarzach-St.Veit, Villach Hbf, and Jesenice in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Bled via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 13h 19m.

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