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 which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 2m.

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 bus between Basel and Linz am Rhein?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Linz am Rhein. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Linz via Karlsruhe central train station, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Neuwied Schloßstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Linz am Rhein?

The distance between Basel and Linz am Rhein is 517 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 15m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein, including transfers.

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

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

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 15m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Basel to Linz am Rhein bus arrive?

Basel to Linz am Rhein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

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 1125+ hotels available in Linz am Rhein.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein by train, bus, night train, 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 78 / ...
5h 15m
€67–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Coblenz central train stationbus N93 / ...
9h 2m
€35–58
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
6h 44m
€54–274
Drive 424.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Linz am Rheincar 424.5 km
4h 5m
€74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
6h 46m
€49–132
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 52m
€100–255
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 38m
€134–337
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 27m
€157–351
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 54m
€114–285

Basel to Linz am Rhein by train

123Weekly Trains

5h 15mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein.

Launch map view

Distance: 517.2 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Linz via Karlsruhe central train station, Coblenz central train station, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Neuwied Marktstraße, and Neuwied Schloßstraße in around 9h 2m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.