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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lienz is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lienz is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lienz via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Lienz?

The distance between Basel and Lienz is 538 km. The road distance is 526.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lienz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €75 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Basel to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lienz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Lienz train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Lienz?

The best way to get from Basel to Lienz is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Mels, which costs €95 - €490 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Lienz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Lienz train arrive?

Basel to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lienz is 526 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Basel to Lienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

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Basel to Lienz - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Lienz by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus 960X
9h 40m
€78–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kitzbueheltrain 513 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
10h 8m
€83–501
Drive 526.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lienzcar 526.4 km
6h 22m
€92–133
Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BSL - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to San Candidobus
3. Take the train from San Candido to Lienztrain
9h 17m
€92–259
Train via Mels
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
10h 51m
€97–481
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
11h 43m
€128–512
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Woergl Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
11h 58m
€133–344
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
4. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof to Spittal-Millstätter Seetrain
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 44m
€226–676
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 Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 49m
€178–648
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 Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 40m
€167–622
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
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 the bus from Venice to San Candidobus
4. Take the train from San Candido to Lienztrain
10h 25m
€143–375

Basel to Lienz by bus

4Weekly Buses

9h 40mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.4 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lienz Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Lienz via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, Fortezza/Franzensfes, and Fortezza in around 10h 51m.

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