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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Basel is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Vienna to Basel?

The distance between Vienna and Basel is 701 km. The road distance is 748.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Vienna to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Basel bus from?

Vienna to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Basel train from?

Vienna to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Basel?

The best way to get from Vienna to Basel is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 190 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Vienna to Basel bus arrive?

Vienna to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Vienna to Basel train arrive?

Vienna to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Basel is 748 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Vienna to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Basel?

Book your Vienna to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Basel?

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Basel.

Vienna to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Basel by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h
CHF 60–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Basel SBBbus N191
12h 35m
CHF 50–75
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
9h 17m
CHF 115–181
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
14h 6m
CHF 248–441
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 19m
CHF 100–271
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Baselcar 748.2 km
8h 17m
CHF 117–169
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
8h 4m
CHF 178–242

Vienna to Basel by train

42Weekly Trains

9h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.8 km
Duration: 4h

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

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 9h 17m.

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