How to travel from Kraków to Basel

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Basel is a bus with an average price of CHF79.

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

A bus is CHF20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Basel costing on average CHF98.

A bus is CHF27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Basel costing on average CHF106.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 5m.

Bus takes on average 20h 34m.

The distance from Kraków to Basel is approximately 587 miles (946 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Basel is:

• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Basel 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 Kraków to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Basel Bad Bhf.
• Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Basel by train.
• Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Lufthansa to go to Basel by flight.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with Infobus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków 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.

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

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.