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 45 - SFr 85 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 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once 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 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Basel?

The distance between Vienna and Basel is 702 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 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 Erdberg 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 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 230 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 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?

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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 576+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Basel by plane, train, bus, 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 Vienna International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 4m
CHF 77–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
12h 35m
CHF 45–85
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
9h 16m
CHF 125–226
Drive 748.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Baselcar 748.2 km
8h 17m
CHF 118–170
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 12m
CHF 116–298
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 58m
CHF 313–638
Fly Vienna International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 7m
CHF 95–323
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 1m
CHF 165–538
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
10h 4m
CHF 164–347

Vienna to Basel by train

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9h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.7 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 9h 16m.

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