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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $911.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
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$164 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $911 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Vienna:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Vienna costing on average $164 (€137).
A bus is $837 (€700) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Vienna costing on average $911 (€762).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Tickets start at around $164 (€137) compared to roughly $229 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€55). The journey takes 9h 31m versus 8h 26m 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 Vienna
How to get from Basel to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:55 PM12h25Basel, Bahnhof2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:55 PM12h25Basel, Bahnhof2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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U212117:20 AM6h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg2:10 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$1981One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 275+RJX 16710:07 AM10h25Basel SBB8:32 PMVienna Hbf$751One-way1 transfer- ICE 105+RJX 3673:07 PM9h28Basel SBB12:35 AMVienna Hbf$931One-way1 transfer
- ICE 275+RJX 167+
IC 74710:07 AM10h56Basel SBB9:03 PMVienna Hbf$931One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM15h35Basel, Bahnhof3:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM15h15Basel, Bahnhof1:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM13h45Basel, Bahnhof3:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+U212117:20 AM9h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$2041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+U212117:20 AM10h20EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$2071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+U212137:10 PM7h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg2:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$2261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Vienna:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Vienna costing on average $164 (€137).
A bus is $837 (€700) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Vienna costing on average $911 (€762).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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