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Compare train and bus for Basel to Bregenz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bregenz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bregenz:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bregenz costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Bregenz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Bregenz
How to get from Basel to Bregenz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Bregenz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 551+EC 13473+
REX 15:33 AM3h15Basel SBB8:48 AMBregenz station$371One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 551+EC 13473+REX 15:33 AM3h15Basel SBB8:48 AMBregenz station$371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IC 563+EC 998:33 AM2h27Basel SBB11:00 AMBregenz station$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 277+EC 19312:07 PM2h53Basel SBB3:00 PMBregenz station$551One-way1 transfer
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IR 2155+EC 953:45 AM3h15Basel SBB7:00 AMBregenz station$551One-way2 transfers- IC 559+EC 976:33 AM2h27Basel SBB9:00 AMBregenz station$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bregenz:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bregenz costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Bregenz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bregenz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Bregenz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bregenz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, SBB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bregenz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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