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

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

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 Zuerich Hb and Woergl Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Schaftenau?

The distance between Basel and Schaftenau is 433 km. The road distance is 422.7 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 which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Schaftenau?

The best way to get from Basel to Schaftenau is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Schaftenau train arrive?

Basel to Schaftenau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 3383+ hotels available in Schaftenau.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Schaftenau 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl HbfRjx
6h 40m
€132–244
Train via Bregenz
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to SchaffhausenRe3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to RomanshornS1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Woergl HbfRjx
8h 52m
€54–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hbf
3. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof, Woergl
9h 15m
Drive 422.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schaftenau422.7 km
4h 52m
€73–105
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
5h 28m
€126–325
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
5h 17m
€115–289
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufstein
8h 11m
€122–294

Basel to Schaftenau by train

59Weekly Trains

6h 40mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.5 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Woergl Hbf in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Bregenz, Innsbruck Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Woergl, and Woergl Hbf in around 9h 15m.

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