How to travel from Basel to Vienna

International travel from Basel, Switzerland to Vienna, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Austria if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Vienna if traveling from Basel?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Austria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Basel and Vienna.

The restriction level for your return to Basel, Switzerland from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Basel from Vienna restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Basel from Vienna?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Basel from Vienna closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Basel to Vienna 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Vienna from Basel is by taking a bus with an average price of $53 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options to Vienna:

Taking a bus is about $405 (€358) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $458 (€405) for this journey.

Taking a bus is about $33 (€29) less than taking a train, which costs on average $86 (€76) for this trip.

The fastest way from Basel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Vienna that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 17 h 35 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Vienna by train can take on average 12 h 52 min.

Vienna is approximately 409 miles (659 km) away from Basel.

The average frequency per day from Basel to Vienna is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Vienna:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
• Most travelers take a flight from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Vienna International Airport.
• Most travelers board their train from Basel SBB and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Basel to Vienna tickets on Omio for $53 (€47).
• Travel with Austrian Airlines for flights to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Austrian Airlines Basel to Vienna tickets on Omio for $458 (€405).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection for trains to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn with connection Basel to Vienna tickets on Omio for $86 (€76).

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

• You can find around 1 direct bus per day and travel with.

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

When planning your trip from Basel to Vienna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $53 (€47) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $458 (€405) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $86 (€76) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Basel to Vienna online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.