How to travel from Vienna to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $342.

Distance: 410 miles (660 km)

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Driving

$177

Average price

$75

Average price

Cheapest

$722

Average price

$232

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 28m

Average total duration

9h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 35m

Average total duration

12h 5m

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30m

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5h 0m

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2h 0m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Basel is a bus with an average price of $75 (€62).

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

A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Basel costing on average $177 (€145).

A bus is $646 (€529) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Basel costing on average $722 (€591).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 58m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM16h10
    Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM16h10
    Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA723 · BA762
    11:00 AM7h50
    Vienna International Airport
    6:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $11441One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 820 · RJ 13478+ÖBBIR 1972+ÖBB | S-BahnS 1
    12:28 AM14h24
    Vienna Hbf
    2:52 PMBasel SBB
    $1401One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 820 · RJ 13478+ÖBBIR 1972+ÖBB | REXREX 2
    12:28 AM14h24
    Vienna Hbf
    2:52 PMBasel SBB
    $1401One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 1218 · ECE 192 · IC 576
    7:13 AM10h23
    Vienna Hbf
    5:36 PMBasel SBB
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 PM15h25
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM15h45
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM15h40
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62267
    8:00 AM9h20
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    5:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62267
    7:30 AM9h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    5:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62267
    3:50 AM13h30
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    5:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Basel is a bus with an average price of $75 (€62).

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

A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Basel costing on average $177 (€145).

A bus is $646 (€529) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Basel costing on average $722 (€591).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 58m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

The distance from Vienna to Basel is approximately 410 miles (660 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Basel is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, easyJet, KLM to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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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