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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 10m.

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?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

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 50 - SFr 110.

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 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Basel bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Innsbruck to Basel?

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

Where can I stay near 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 51–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Basel SBBbus 488
5h 10m
CHF 26–40
Drive 340.4 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Baselcar 340.4 km
4h 28m
CHF 53–77
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 119–304
Train
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 40–99
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 39–69
Fly Innsbruck Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Basel (BSL)plane INN - BSL
6h 36m
CHF 137–286
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 108–578

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Basel SBB twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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