How to travel from Basel to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Vienna costing on average $159 (€128).

A bus is $812 (€656) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Vienna costing on average $876 (€708).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 18m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 10m.

Bus takes on average 12h 19m.

The distance from Basel to Vienna is approximately 410 miles (660 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Vienna is:

• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 3 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.

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

• 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).

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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with KLM, easyJet to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | ICE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Vienna by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Vienna:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.