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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Basel SBB via Amstetten NÖ and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Melk to Basel?

The distance between Melk and Basel is 787 km. The road distance is 662.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Basel without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Melk to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melk to Basel train from?

Melk to Basel train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Amstetten NÖ station.

Train or bus from Melk to Basel?

The best way to get from Melk to Basel is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Melk to Basel train arrive?

Melk to Basel train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melk to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Basel is 662 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Melk to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Melk to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Melk to Basel by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
5h 14m
CHF 82–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
13h 9m
CHF 60–93
Train
1. Take the train from Amstetten NÖ to München HbfDrf
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBB60
10h 42m
CHF 132–224
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Amstetten Noe to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
12h 33m
CHF 76–299
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 33m
CHF 122–279
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Muenchen Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
7h 21m
CHF 152–335
Train, train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbf
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
3. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Basel (BSL)BTS - BSL
6h 47m
CHF 97–251
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to KufsteinRjx
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
10h 53m
CHF 102–181
Drive 662.2 km
1. Drive from Melk to Basel662.2 km
7h 21m
CHF 106–153
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Melk to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
7h 8m
CHF 171–230

Melk to Basel by train

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10h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Melk, Lower Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Melk to Basel SBB via Amstetten NÖ and München Hbf in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Basel SBB via St.Poelten Hbf, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, St. Pölten Einkaufszentrum Süd, Sankt Pölten, and Zurich Bus Station in around 13h 9m.

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