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 night train which costs €35 - €110 and takes 6h 42m.

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 4m and costs €75 - €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, Bahnhof and arriving at Linz via Bonn Hbf and Bonn Ramersdorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

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 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Linz am Rhein?

The distance between Basel and Linz am Rhein is 500 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 Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Linz am Rhein bus arrive?

Basel to Linz am Rhein bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Bonn Hbf 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 4m to drive from Basel to Linz am Rhein.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz am Rhein?

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Basel to Linz am Rhein - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Linz am Rhein by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
5h 3m
€80–246
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
6h 42m
€36–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 51m
Drive 424.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Linz am Rheincar 424.5 km
4h 4m
€76–109
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
6h 40m
€90–247
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 57m
€115–327
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
€145–421
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 53m

Basel to Linz am Rhein by train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 5h 33m.

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