What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 15h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Bled and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Bled to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at Basel SBB via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Bled and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Bled to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bled Jezero and arriving at Basel SBB via Jesenice, Villach Hbf, Schwarzach-St.Veit and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Lake Bled to Basel?

The distance between Lake Bled and Basel is 592 km. The road distance is 660.1 km.

How do I travel from Lake Bled to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Basel without a car is to shuttle and train which takes 12h 6m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Lake Bled to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Lake Bled to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Basel bus from?

Lake Bled to Basel bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled station.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Basel train from?

Lake Bled to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Bled to Basel?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 15h 37m, you could also train, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 380 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Lake Bled to Basel bus arrive?

Lake Bled to Basel bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.

Where does the Lake Bled to Basel train arrive?

Lake Bled to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Schwarzach-St.Veit station.

Can I drive from Lake Bled to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Basel is 660 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Lake Bled to Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lake Bled to Basel?

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Lake Bled to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Lake Bled to Basel by plane, shuttle, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Ljubljana to Basel
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Basel (BSL)plane LJU - BSL
5h 43m
CHF 175–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus Bohinj Zlatorog - Boh. Bela - Ljubljana / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N887
15h 37m
CHF 48–94
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Stazione Mestreshuttle
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
12h 6m
CHF 160–526
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Lesce Bled to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
12h 58m
CHF 61–116
Fly Ljubljana to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 33m
CHF 185–378
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)plane ZAG - BSL
6h 8m
CHF 234–489
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 43m
CHF 389–623
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 46m
CHF 335–678
Train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain Ice
2. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
12h 25m
CHF 86–378
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
7h 4m
CHF 143–191
Drive 660.1 km
1. Drive from Bled to Baselcar 660.1 km
8h 37m
CHF 103–148

Lake Bled to Basel by bus

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Distance: 591.6 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Lake Bled, Slovenia and Basel, Switzerland?

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and KLM fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled to Basel SBB via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and Ljubljana bus station in around 15h 37m.

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