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

The cheapest way to get from Vorarlberg to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 20 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vorarlberg to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Vorarlberg and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Vorarlberg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dornbirn Bahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Bregenz bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Vorarlberg and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Vorarlberg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dornbirn and arriving at Basel SBB via Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Vorarlberg to Basel?

The distance between Vorarlberg and Basel is 225 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vorarlberg to Basel without a car is to train via Bregenz which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Vorarlberg to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vorarlberg to Basel bus from?

Vorarlberg to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bregenz bus station.

Where do I catch the Vorarlberg to Basel train from?

Vorarlberg to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bregenz station.

Train or bus from Vorarlberg to Basel?

The best way to get from Vorarlberg to Basel is to train via Bregenz which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 20 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Vorarlberg to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vorarlberg to Basel train arrive?

Vorarlberg to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Vorarlberg to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vorarlberg to Basel is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Vorarlberg to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Vorarlberg to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Vorarlberg to Basel by train, bus, night train, 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.

Train via Bregenz
best
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 1m
CHF 66–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 006
4h 50m
CHF 11–20
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dornbirn to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
4h 46m
CHF 33–264
Drive 201.6 km
1. Drive from Dornbirn to Baselcar 201.6 km
2h 10m
CHF 32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Heerbrugg to Zürich HBtrain Ir13
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 35m
CHF 66–118

Vorarlberg to Basel by train

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Distance: 225.2 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dornbirn to Basel SBB via Bregenz and Zürich HB in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bregenz bus station to Basel SBB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–20 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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