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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Melk is to bus and train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 47m.

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 35m and costs €80 - €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 Sargans and St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Melk?

The distance between Basel and Melk is 787 km. The road distance is 663.9 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 which takes 9h 54m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Melk?

The best way to get from Basel to Melk is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Melk train arrive?

Basel to Melk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Melk is 664 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Basel to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 351+ hotels available in Melk.

Basel to Melk - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 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)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
5h 35m
€84–246
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain
6h 46m
€50–299
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
9h 54m
€104–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain Drf / ...
10h 47m
€52–105
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Amstetten Noenighttrain Nj
12h 4m
€239–419
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
6h 45m
€131–300
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
8h 27m
€294–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pöltenbus 1921
12h 45m
€65–100
Drive 663.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Melkcar 663.9 km
7h 21m
€113–164

Basel to Melk by train

28Weekly Trains

9h 54mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 787.5 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Melk via Sargans and St.Poelten Hbf in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Melk via Zurich Bus Station, St. Pölten Mariazeller Str./P+R Süd, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, and St.Poelten Hbf in around 12h 45m.

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