How to travel from Innsbruck to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Basel

Travel 179 miles (289 km) by train or bus to Basel from Innsbruck. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Ourbus or ÖBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Innsbruck to Basel.

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 40 26Cheapest
Average price 71 45Cheapest
Average duration4h 41m10h 0m
Direct Options
First departure12:11 AM2:05 AM
Last departure11:13 PM11:25 PM
No. of daily departures62
Companies
  • ÖBB | InterCity
  • ÖBB
  • ÖBB | Nightjet
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • ÖBB | Railjet
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Union Ivkoni International

Travel options
from Innsbruck to Basel

How to get from Innsbruck to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ÖBB
09:47AM4h41
Innsbruck Hbf
02:28PMBasel SBB
$751One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:30PM13h15
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
11:45AMBasel
$501One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
ÖBB
09:47AM4h41
Innsbruck Hbf
02:28PMBasel SBB
$751One-way
1 transfer
Other options
ÖBB
07:47AM4h41
Innsbruck Hbf
12:28PMBasel SBB
$881One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB
11:47AM4h41
Innsbruck Hbf
04:28PMBasel SBB
$1241One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB
01:47PM4h41
Innsbruck Hbf
06:28PMBasel SBB
$1241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:05AM10h10
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
09:15PMBasel
$571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:10PM14h25
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
01:35PMBasel
$601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:15PM14h10
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
06:25AMBasel
$721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:15AM10h55
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
06:10PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
$9191One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
11:05AM11h15
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
10:20PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
$9201One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
09:15AM13h05
Innsbruck, Busparkplatz am Hofgarten
10:20PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
$9201One-way
2 transfers

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You can travel by travel from Innsbruck to Basel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Innsbruck to Basel travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Basel

      FAQs: Travel to Basel 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 Innsbruck to Basel.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between Innsbruck and Basel including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Basel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€23) compared to other travel options to Basel:

      Taking a bus costs $20 (€17) less than taking a train, which costs on average $46 (€40) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Basel from Innsbruck is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 41 min.

      Other travel options to Basel take longer:

      Getting to Basel by bus takes 9 h 30 min on average.

      The Innsbruck to Basel distance is around 179 miles (289 km).

      The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Basel is:

      • Around 7 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Basel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

      • Buses from Innsbruck to Basel most often leave from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Innsbruck to Basel:

      • You can travel by bus between Innsbruck and Basel with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Innsbruck to Basel tickets for $26 (€23) on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Innsbruck to Basel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | Railjet. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€40) with ÖBB from Innsbruck to Basel.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Innsbruck to Basel with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find direct buses with.
      • You can book a direct train with.

      Direct services to Basel 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 route.

      Your trip from Innsbruck to Basel doesn't have to end in Basel. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you’d like to add Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam to your Innsbruck to Basel tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Basel today!

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