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 50 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 21m.

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 23m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

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, Bahnhof via Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana and München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

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 23m.

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 bus via Munich which takes 11h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 6h 35m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs and takes 11h 52m, you could also train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 300 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Lake Bled to Basel bus arrive?

Lake Bled to Basel bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP 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 35m to drive from Lake Bled to Basel.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lake Bled to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, 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 Ljubljana to Basel
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Basel (BSL)plane LJU - BSL
6h 35m
CHF 117–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N887
15h 21m
CHF 54–125
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 52m
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 23m
CHF 124–295
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Jesenice to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
13h 14m
CHF 142–269
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 23m
CHF 126–349
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 14m
CHF 209–500
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 42m
CHF 291–682
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Basel (BSL)plane KLU - BSL
7h 39m
CHF 252–618
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 35m
CHF 266–589
Drive 660.1 km
1. Drive from Bled to Baselcar 660.1 km
8h 35m
CHF 105–151

Lake Bled to Basel by train

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Distance: 591.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Lufthansa, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled to Basel, Bahnhof via Brnik/airport Ljubljana, Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, and München, ZOB in around 11h 52m.

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