How to travel from Salzburg to Basel

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Basel is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Basel costing on average $116 (€94).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 7h 31m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

The distance from Salzburg to Basel is approximately 254 miles (410 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Basel is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Basel, 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 Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Basel by train.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.