The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Basel
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 1 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
660 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Basel will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 13 buses that leave Vienna for Basel on Tue, May 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 660 km distance in an average of 14 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 15 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:30 PM17h42Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:45 PM17h27Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$711One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM14h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:10 AMBasel, Bahnhof$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM18h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:00 AM12h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof$841One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM13h00Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal5:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof$861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM14h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:10 AMBasel, Bahnhof$711One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain2:20 AM14h52Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf$771One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM15h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$771One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $614 Average price |
12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Vienna to Basel Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 16h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 14h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 18h11 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 14h06 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 18h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 17h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 17h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Live departures
Vienna to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Basel buses for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h25 | 11:20 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:55 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 18h17 | 5:12 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h00 | 3:55 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h10 | 5:35 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h42 | 5:12 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h27 | 5:12 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h40 | 5:25 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h02 | 5:12 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h15 | 5:25 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h52 | 5:12 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h05 | 5:25 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 13h00 | 5:35 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 12h35 | 5:35 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 18h10 | 5:10 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h35 | 5:10 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurobus SK to find the best option for your trip from Vienna to Basel.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Basel
Buses from Vienna to Basel run on average 15 times per day, taking around 12h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 410 miles (660 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 410 miles (660 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK from Vienna to BaselYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Basel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK for as low as $49 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Basel by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Basel Minster, a Gothic cathedral known for its twin towers and stunning views of the Rhine River
- Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland's oldest public art collection featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Tinguely Fountain, a playful kinetic sculpture fountain created by artist Jean Tinguely
- Basel Zoo, a popular attraction with diverse animal species and conservation programs
- Rathaus Basel, a striking red sandstone town hall with a richly decorated facade and historical significance.
- Tinguely Museum, dedicated to the works of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, featuring kinetic sculptures
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour providing unique perspectives of Basel's architecture and landscapes
- Explore the Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and vibrant markets
- Visit the Fondation Beyeler, a renowned art museum with a collection of modern and tribal art
- Attend Art Basel, an international art fair showcasing contemporary artworks from around the world.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna to Basel
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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