How to travel from Prague to Basel

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

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Basel is a bus with an average price of €55.

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

A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Basel costing on average €96.

A bus is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Basel costing on average €177.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 38m.

Bus takes on average 11h 50m.

The distance from Prague to Basel is approximately 356 miles (574 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Basel is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).

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

• Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Basel by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Basel by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Prague 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.