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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Melk is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 7h 22m.

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 14m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Melk?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Melk. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and St. Pölten Mariazeller Str./P+R Süd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

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, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Melk?

The distance between Basel and Melk is 788 km. The road distance is 664.2 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 10h 25m and costs €100 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Basel to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Melk bus from?

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

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 10h 25m and costs €100 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Melk bus arrive?

Basel to Melk bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

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 22m to drive from Basel to Melk.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Melk?

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Basel to Melk - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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Fly from Basel, train
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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 14m
€86–279
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
10h 25m
€109–558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pöltenbus FlixBus 1921
12h 39m
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 24m
€280–859
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, 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 23m
€134–341
Train via Salzburg
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 Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten Noetrain 951 / ...
11h 46m
€162–434
Drive 664.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Melkcar 664.2 km
7h 22m
€118–170

Basel to Melk by train

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Distance: 787.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Melk via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and St.Poelten Hbf in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Melk via Zurich Bus Station, St. Pölten Mariazeller Str./P+R Süd, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, and St.Poelten Hbf in around 12h 39m.

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