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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schaftenau is to train via Innsbruck which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schaftenau is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Schaftenau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schaftenau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Schaftenau via Zürich HB and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Schaftenau?

The distance between Basel and Schaftenau is 433 km. The road distance is 423.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Schaftenau without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 6h 38m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Basel to Schaftenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schaftenau train from?

Basel to Schaftenau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Schaftenau?

The best way to get from Basel to Schaftenau is to train via Innsbruck which takes 6h 38m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Schaftenau train arrive?

Basel to Schaftenau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Schaftenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schaftenau is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Basel to Schaftenau.

Where can I stay near Schaftenau?

There are 3470+ hotels available in Schaftenau.

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

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

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Train via Innsbruck
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Schaftenautrain Re / ...
6h 38m
€36–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof, Woerglbus 5877 / ...
8h 5m
€44–73
Drive 423.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schaftenaucar 423.2 km
4h 52m
€75–108
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 Kufsteintrain
5h 53m
€159–460
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl Hbftrain Rjx
6h 41m
€50–456
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 Kufsteintrain
5h 44m
€146–391
Fly Basel to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BSL - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Schaftenautrain
7h 30m
€247–629
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 Kufsteintrain
7h 29m
€150–410

Basel to Schaftenau by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 38mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.4 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Woergl, and Woergl Hbf in around 8h 5m.

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