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

The cheapest way to get from Saalbach to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 180 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saalbach to Basel is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Saalbach and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Saalbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Saalbach Schattberg X-Press and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Zell am See Postplatz, Salzburg Hbf and München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Saalbach to Basel?

The distance between Saalbach and Basel is 526 km. The road distance is 488.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Saalbach to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Saalbach to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saalbach to Basel bus from?

Saalbach to Basel bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, depart from Zell am See Postplatz station.

Train or bus from Saalbach to Basel?

The best way to get from Saalbach to Basel is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Saalbach to Basel bus arrive?

Saalbach to Basel bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Saalbach to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Saalbach to Basel is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Saalbach to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Basel.

Saalbach to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Saalbach 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
best
1. Take the train from Maishofen-Saalbach to Woergl Hbftrain 510 / ...
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
8h 25m
CHF 86–245
Train via Mels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maishofen-Saalbach to Woergl Hbftrain 510 / ...
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
8h 52m
CHF 61–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zell Am See to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
10h 41m
CHF 78–171
Drive 488.9 km
1. Drive from Saalbach to Baselcar 488.9 km
6h 32m
CHF 79–114
Bus to Salzburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Zell am See Postplatz to Salzburg Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Basel (BSL)plane SZG - BSL
8h 46m
CHF 98–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zell am See Postplatz to Salzburg Hbfbus 260
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
13h 2m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Maishofen-Saalbach to Woergl Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wörgl Hbf to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 55m
CHF 136–336
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Maishofen-Saalbach to Woergl Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wörgl Hbf to München Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 14m
CHF 159–377

Saalbach to Basel by bus and train

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8h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.9 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Saalbach, Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Saalbach Schattberg X-Press to Basel SBB via Maishofen-Saalbach Bahnhof A, Maishofen-Saalbach, Woergl Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saalbach Schattberg X-Press to Basel, Bahnhof via Zell am See Postplatz F, Zell am See Postplatz, Salzburg Hbf, Munich Hbf, and München, ZOB in around 13h 2m.

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