How to travel from Vienna to Basel

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 €62.

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

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

A bus is €529 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Basel costing on average €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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Basel by train.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, easyJet, KLM to go to Basel by flight.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.

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.

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.