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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Melk is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Melk is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Melk. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Melk via Muenchen Hbf and Amstetten Noe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Melk?

The distance between Basel and Melk is 787 km. The road distance is 663.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Melk without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 9m and costs €150 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Basel to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Melk train from?

Basel to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Melk?

The best way to get from Basel to Melk is to train via Munich which takes 10h 9m and costs €150 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Melk train arrive?

Basel to Melk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Melk is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Basel to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 326+ hotels available in Melk.

Basel to Melk - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbf
5h 31m
€89–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pölten1921
12h 46m
€66–100
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbf60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Amstetten Noe969 / ...
10h 9m
€154–200
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Amstetten NoeNj
12h 3m
€228–421
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbf
6h 37m
€130–297
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)BSL - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbf
6h 47m
€85–273
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to St.Poelten HbfRjx
10h 24m
€160–313
Drive 663.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Melk663.4 km
7h 18m
€114–165

Basel to Melk by train and foot

6Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Melk, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Melk via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Amstetten Noe in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Melk via Zurich Bus Station, Sankt Pölten, St. Pölten Einkaufszentrum Süd, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, and St.Poelten Hbf in around 12h 46m.

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