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 45 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 10m.

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 23m and costs SFr 75 - 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 St.Poelten Hbf and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

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 29m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Melk to Basel?

The best way to get from Melk to Basel is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Melk to Basel train arrive?

Melk to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Melk to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Basel is 662 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Melk to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Melk to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 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 Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
5h 23m
CHF 77–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 10m
CHF 45–82
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
10h 29m
CHF 92–143
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Amstetten Noe to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
12h 32m
CHF 87–319
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 37m
CHF 127–269
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
7h 23m
CHF 148–375
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
10h 41m
CHF 122–214
Drive 662.2 km
1. Drive from Melk to Baselcar 662.2 km
7h 24m
CHF 104–150
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Melk to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
7h 10m
CHF 166–224

Melk to Basel by train

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10h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 787.3 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Melk to Basel SBB via St.Poelten Hbf and Sargans in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Basel, Bahnhof via St.Poelten Hbf, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, St. Pölten Einkaufszentrum Süd, Sankt Pölten, and Zürich Bus Station in around 13h 10m.

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