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 591 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 5h 57m 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 fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €360 and takes 13h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 19m.

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?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Lake Bled.

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

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

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

Fly Basel to Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane BSL - LJU
5h 57m
€143–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bledbus Ljubljana - Bohinj Zlatorog / ...
13h 19m
€37–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bled bus stationbus
12h 29m
€60–139
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain Ec
3. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbftrain Ic
13h 30m
€188–356
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Jesenicenighttrain En
13h 30m
€213–397
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane 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)plane BSL - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
7h 25m
€78–544
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
8h 35m
€129–610
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
8h 20m
€144–580
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bledcar
7h 21m
€164–210
Drive 674.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bledcar 674.1 km
8h 11m
€116–168

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: 591.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Ljubljana (LJU) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.

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