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Compare bus and train for Basel to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 447 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 447, while a train costs an average of DKK 673.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 673 Average price | DKK 447 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,050 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Innsbruck
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Innsbruck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Innsbruck:
A bus is DKK 226 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Innsbruck costing on average DKK 673.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Tickets start at around DKK 673 compared to roughly DKK 1,050 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 377. The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 21m 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 Innsbruck
How to get from Basel to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Innsbruck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 279+
IR 2226 · RJX13483+
S 22:07 PM 4h34 Basel SBB 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf DKK 207 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 279+
IR 2226 · RJX13483+
S 22:07 PM 4h34 Basel SBB 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf DKK 207 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
ICE 279+
IR 2226 · RJX13483+
S 22:07 PM 4h34 Basel SBB 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf DKK 207 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
IC 1057+
IR 2210 · RJX19985+
S 26:07 AM 4h35 Basel SBB 10:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf DKK 207 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 105+
RJX 3673:07 PM 4h36 Basel SBB 7:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf DKK 207 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 369+
IC 7815:07 PM 4h37 Basel SBB 9:44 PM Innsbruck Hbf DKK 207 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 AM 5h20 Basel, Bahnhof 1:20 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße DKK 219 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Innsbruck:
A bus is DKK 226 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Innsbruck costing on average DKK 673.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Innsbruck as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn to go to Innsbruck by train.
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