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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schaftenau is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

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 Sargans and Woergl Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

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 Mels which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 via Mels which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Schaftenau train arrive?

Basel to Schaftenau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans 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 3432+ 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

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
6h 28m
€101–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 488
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof, Woerglbus 5877 / ...
8h 5m
€47–69
Drive 423.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schaftenaucar 423.2 km
4h 52m
€72–104
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 32m
€130–278
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl Hbftrain Rjx
6h 42m
€133–242
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
6h 52m
€51–156
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 22m
€113–294
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
8h 4m
€125–284

Basel to Schaftenau by train

43Weekly Trains

6h 28mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.2 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Sargans and Woergl Hbf in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Innsbruck, Südtiroler Platz Hbf (Steig D-F), Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Woergl, and Woergl Hbf in around 8h 5m.

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