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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€106 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Salzburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Basel.
There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Basel including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Salzburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Salzburg to Basel:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Basel costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Salzburg to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:
Getting to Basel by bus takes 8 h 15 min on average.
The distance from Salzburg to Basel is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Basel is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 1 flight per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Basel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Basel:
- Buses most often depart from Salzburg at Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf) and arrive in Basel at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Basel:
- You can travel between Salzburg and Basel by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Albus or Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with Ourbus from Salzburg to Basel.
- You can travel by plane from Salzburg to Basel with Lufthansa, and you can find Lufthansa Salzburg to Basel tickets for $159 (€144) on Omio.
- You can travel to Basel from Salzburg by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Hungarian Railways (MÁV). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Basel.
Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct flight with.
- You can travel directly by 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 journey.
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