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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lofer is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lofer is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lofer?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lofer. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via München, ZOB and Bad Reichenhall Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Lofer?

The distance between Basel and Lofer is 492 km. The road distance is 469.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lofer without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €170 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Basel to Lofer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lofer bus from?

Basel to Lofer bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lofer?

The best way to get from Basel to Lofer is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €170 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Lofer bus arrive?

Basel to Lofer bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lofer?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lofer is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Basel to Lofer.

Where can I stay near Lofer?

There are 3313+ hotels available in Lofer.

Basel to Lofer - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Lofer 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Johann In Tiroltrain Ec
8h 37m
€178–501
Drive 469.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Lofercar 469.1 km
5h 35m
€82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Bad Reichenhallbus
9h 48m
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
7h 6m
€129–363
Train via Wörgl
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to St. Johann In Tiroltrain 711 / ...
8h 52m
€88–511
Train via Bregenz
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 train from Woergl Hbf to St. Johann In Tiroltrain 711 / ...
11h 20m
€118–366
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane ZRH - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
8h 5m
€161–442
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
6h 16m
€186–469
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 Freilassingtrain
7h 51m
€167–482
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 Freilassingtrain
7h 42m
€160–403

Basel to Lofer by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.1 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lofer, Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, St. Johann In Tirol, and St. Johann i. T. Bahnhof in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via München, ZOB and Bad Reichenhall Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 48m.

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