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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vienna is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Vienna Erdberg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Vienna?

The distance between Basel and Vienna is 702 km. The road distance is 748.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Vienna without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 3m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Basel to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Vienna train from?

Basel to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Vienna?

The best way to get from Basel to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €380 and takes 10h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Vienna bus arrive?

Basel to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Where does the Basel to Vienna train arrive?

Basel to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Vienna is 749 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Basel to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Vienna?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Vienna?

Book your Basel to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 2427+ hotels available in Vienna.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Vienna by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
4h 3m
€77–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N191
12h 25m
€55–95
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
10h 3m
€186–375
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Viennacar 748.7 km
8h 13m
€129–187
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
5h 13m
€122–290
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
6h 55m
€299–650
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
7h 26m
€155–453
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
6h 54m
€117–331
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 5m
€130–245

Basel to Vienna by train

6Weekly Trains

10h 3mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf in around 10h 3m.

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