How to travel from Innsbruck to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

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Driving

$88

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$157

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 30m

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5h 0m

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30m

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7h 34m

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7h 4m

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4h 38m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Union Ivkoni International

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Basel is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Basel costing on average $88 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Innsbruck and Basel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Innsbruck to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Innsbruck to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM11h00
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM11h00
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX19910+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 192+ÖBB | InterCityIC 576
    12:16 PM5h20
    Innsbruck Hbf
    5:36 PMBasel SBB
    $491One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 19936+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 196+ÖBBIR 1970
    8:16 AM5h36
    Innsbruck Hbf
    1:52 PMBasel SBB
    $671One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX19938+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 194+ÖBBIR 1974
    10:16 AM5h36
    Innsbruck Hbf
    3:52 PMBasel SBB
    $981One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 13478+ÖBBIR 1972
    9:16 AM5h36
    Innsbruck Hbf
    2:52 PMBasel SBB
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM8h40
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    8:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM9h50
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    5:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Basel

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Innsbruck and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Basel is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Basel costing on average $88 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 4m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Basel is approximately 180 miles (290 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Basel is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Basel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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