What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Upper Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Upper Austria is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Upper Austria?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Upper Austria is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Upper Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt via Zurich Bus Station, Munich Hackerbrücke and Linz/Donau Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Upper Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Linz/Donau Hauptplatz via Zuerich Hb and Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Upper Austria?

The distance between Basel and Upper Austria is 683 km. The road distance is 580.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Upper Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Upper Austria without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Upper Austria?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Basel to Upper Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Upper Austria bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Upper Austria train from?

Basel to Upper Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Upper Austria?

The best way to get from Basel to Upper Austria is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Upper Austria bus arrive?

Basel to Upper Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Upper Austria train arrive?

Basel to Upper Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Upper Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Upper Austria is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Basel to Upper Austria.

Where can I stay near Upper Austria?

There are 354+ hotels available in Upper Austria.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Upper Austria 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 HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 57m
€102–161
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 Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx / ...
10h 9m
€39–75
Drive 580.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Linzcar 580.2 km
6h 45m
€101–146
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 18m
€114–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus
10h 59m
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 53m
€77–254
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 Mühldorftrain
6h 59m
€143–287
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 Mühldorftrain
6h 49m
€126–311

Basel to Upper Austria by train and tram

28Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 683.1 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Linz/Donau Hauptplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Linz Hbf, and Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Munich Hackerbrücke, Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop, and Linz/Donau Industriezeile in around 10h 59m.

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