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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €43, and a flight costs an average of €96.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
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€157 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €389 Average price |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Vienna
Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.
There are 3 travel options to Vienna from Basel. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vienna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $37 (€33) compared to other travel options to Vienna:
A bus is $56 (€50) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Basel to Vienna costing on average $92 (€83).
A bus is $19 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Vienna costing on average $55 (€50).
The fastest way from Basel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 18 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 8 h 59 min of travel time.
Vienna is approximately 409 miles (659 km) away from Basel.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Vienna is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- 13 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Basel and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Vienna:
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Vienna:
- FlixBus or Ourbus can take you to Vienna by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Basel to Vienna for $37 (€33).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) to go to Vienna by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Austrian Airlines Basel to Vienna tickets on Omio for $238 (€215).
- ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn can get you to Vienna by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB from Basel to Vienna for $55 (€50) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with Ourbus.
- You can travel directly by plane with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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