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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein is to bus and train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Linz am Rhein?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Linz am Rhein. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Linz via Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf and Troisdorf Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Linz am Rhein?

The distance between Basel and Linz am Rhein is 518 km. The road distance is 424.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 21m and costs €65 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Linz am Rhein train from?

Basel to Linz am Rhein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Linz am Rhein?

The best way to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 21m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Linz am Rhein train arrive?

Basel to Linz am Rhein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Linz am Rhein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Linz am Rhein is 424 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basel to Linz am Rhein.

Where can I stay near Linz am Rhein?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Linz am Rhein.

Basel to Linz am Rhein - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
5h 21m
€69–284
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
6h 47m
€47–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 43m
Drive 424.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Linz am Rheincar 424.5 km
4h 5m
€73–105
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Linztrain
5h 59m
€95–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lörrach central train station to Coblenz central train stationbus 476
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Linztrain Rb27
9h 51m
€49–69
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
5h 43m
€134–315
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Linztrain
5h 33m
€147–341
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Linztrain
6h 57m
€114–263

Basel to Linz am Rhein by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.5 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Linz am Rhein, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Linz via Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Troisdorf Bf in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 5h 33m.

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