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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Saalbach is to bus and train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Saalbach is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Saalbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Saalbach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Saalbach Schattberg X-Press via Bregenz, Kaprun Ortsmitte and Zell am See Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Saalbach?

The distance between Basel and Saalbach is 525 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Saalbach without a car is to train via Mels which takes 8h 48m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Basel to Saalbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Saalbach bus from?

Basel to Saalbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Saalbach?

The best way to get from Basel to Saalbach is to train via Mels which takes 8h 48m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Saalbach bus arrive?

Basel to Saalbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Saalbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Saalbach is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Basel to Saalbach.

Where can I stay near Saalbach?

There are 3799+ hotels available in Saalbach.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Saalbach 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 via Mels
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Woergl Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain 511 / ...
8h 48m
€112–259
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain Re / ...
11h 27m
€44–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus 006
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Kaprun Ortsmittebus
10h 52m
Drive 502.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Saalbachcar 502.5 km
6h 10m
€86–124
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
9h 29m
€138–303
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Zell Am Seetrain Ec
9h 10m
€166–296
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 Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
8h 52m
€152–321
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 Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Maishofen-Saalbachtrain
8h 43m
€135–347

Basel to Saalbach by train and bus

43Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.1 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Saalbach, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Saalbach Tourismusverband via Sargans, Woergl Hbf, Maishofen-Saalbach, and Maishofen-Saalbach Bahnhof A in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Saalbach Schattberg X-Press via Bregenz, Kaprun Ortsmitte, and Zell am See Bahnhof in around 10h 52m.

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