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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Linz is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Linz. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Linz Hbf via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Linz?

The distance between Basel and Linz is 681 km. The road distance is 580.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Linz without a car is to train via Mels which takes 8h 34m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Basel to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Linz?

The best way to get from Basel to Linz is to train via Mels which takes 8h 34m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Linz bus arrive?

Basel to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Basel to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Linz is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Basel to Linz.

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

Book your Basel to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Linz?

Book your Basel to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Linz 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 via Mels
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 34m
€85–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus N191
9h 54m
€40–65
Drive 580.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Linzcar 580.2 km
6h 45m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 45m
€77–264
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 48m
€103–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Leondingtrain 5055 / ...
10h 46m
€43–65
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 55m
€125–288
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 Wels Hbftrain
7h 45m
€157–344
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 Wels Hbftrain
7h 35m
€139–380
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
9h 5m
€72–233
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
10h 14m
€110–267

Basel to Linz by train

29Weekly Trains

8h 34mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 681 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Linz Hbf via Sargans in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 9h 54m.

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