How to travel from Basel to Innsbruck

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Travel Information from Basel to Innsbruck

distanceDistance179 miles (289 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$23 - $46
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $23 (€20) • 9 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $46 (€40) • 4 h 38 min
carriersPopular travel companiesOurbus or ÖBB

Take a bus or train to travel 179 miles (289 km) from Basel to Innsbruck. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Ourbus or ÖBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basel to Innsbruck.

Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basel to Innsbruck

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 40 25Cheapest
Average price 71 43Cheapest
Average duration4h 38m9h 25m
Direct Options
First departure4:22 AM12:05 AM
Last departure4:33 PM10:25 PM
No. of daily departures55
Companies
  • ÖBB
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
  • ÖBB | Railjet
  • ÖBB | InterCity
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Trenitalia
  • Union Ivkoni International
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus

Travel options
from Basel to Innsbruck

How to get from Basel to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:40AM10h10
Basel
06:50PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$321One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:40AM10h10
Basel
06:50PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$321One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
ÖBB | InterCity
02:33PM4h38
Basel SBB
07:11PMInnsbruck Hbf
$611One-way
3 transfers
Other options
ÖBB
11:33AM4h38
Basel SBB
04:11PMInnsbruck Hbf
$781One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB
03:33PM4h38
Basel SBB
08:11PMInnsbruck Hbf
$781One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB
01:33PM4h38
Basel SBB
06:11PMInnsbruck Hbf
$841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:25AM13h00
Basel
10:25PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:05PM12h15
Basel
07:20AMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
02:50AM13h35
Basel
04:25PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$341One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
09:35AM6h45
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
04:20PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$4001One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
09:35AM9h15
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
06:50PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$4001One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
01:05PM7h40
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
08:45PMInnsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
$4001One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best trip between Basel and Innsbruck with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Basel to Innsbruck travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Basel to Innsbruck

      FAQs: Travel to Innsbruck easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Innsbruck.
      FAQs

      You can get between Basel and Innsbruck 2 different ways: bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Innsbruck is a bus with an average price of $23 (€20).

      This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Innsbruck:

      Taking a bus costs $23 (€20) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $46 (€40).

      The fastest way from Basel to Innsbruck is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 38 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Innsbruck that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 9 h 25 min.

      The distance from Basel to Innsbruck is approximately 179 miles (289 km).

      The average frequency per day from Basel to Innsbruck is:

      • 1 bus per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Innsbruck from Basel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Innsbruck:

      • Buses most often depart from Basel at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Innsbruck at Innsbruck, Innsbruck Airport.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Innsbruck:

      • You can take a bus from Basel to Innsbruck with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€20) with FlixBus from Basel to Innsbruck.
      • You can travel by train between Basel and Innsbruck with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or Deutsche Bahn, and you can find ÖBB | Railjet Basel to Innsbruck tickets for $33 (€29) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Innsbruck with the following travel companies:

      • Direct bus with.
      • Take a direct train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Innsbruck as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Innsbruck from Basel.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Basel to Innsbruck often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich or Bolzano. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Basel and Innsbruck itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Innsbruck and any of these top destinations today!

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