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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Basel. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Basel. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Basel?

The distance between Innsbruck and Basel is 365 km. The road distance is 340.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Basel without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Innsbruck to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Basel bus from?

Innsbruck to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Basel train from?

Innsbruck to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Innsbruck to Basel?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Basel is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Innsbruck to Basel train arrive?

Innsbruck to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Basel is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Innsbruck to Basel.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Innsbruck to Basel 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 Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 57m
CHF 68–122
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
5h 17m
CHF 45–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1290 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 27m
Drive 340.4 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Baselcar 340.4 km
4h 28m
CHF 54–78
Fly Innsbruck Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Basel (BSL)plane INN - BSL
6h 36m
CHF 138–249
Train via Lindau
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lindau-Inseltrain Drf
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
7h 27m
CHF 57–108
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 47m
CHF 134–318
Fly Innsbruck Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane INN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 16m
CHF 142–596

Innsbruck to Basel by train

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Distance: 365.5 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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