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 14m.

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 - €250.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt via Munich Hackerbrücke and Linz/Donau Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

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 Sargans and Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

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 via Mels which takes 8h 48m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 via Mels which takes 8h 48m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Basel to Upper Austria bus arrive?

Basel to Upper Austria bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB 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 Sargans 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 365+ hotels available in Upper Austria.

Basel to Upper Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 via Mels
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 48m
€85–183
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 Drf
10h 14m
€39–75
Drive 580.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Linzcar 580.2 km
6h 45m
€98–141
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
6h 52m
€104–287
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 57m
€102–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
10h 49m
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
€77–244
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 Wels Hbftrain
7h 20m
€169–321
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 Wels Hbftrain
7h 10m
€152–347

Basel to Upper Austria by train and tram

28Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 682.9 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Linz/Donau Hauptplatz via Sargans, Linz Hbf, and Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt via Munich, Central Bus Station (Zob), Munich Hackerbrücke, Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop, and Linz/Donau Industriezeile in around 10h 49m.

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