What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dornbirn?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dornbirn is to bus via Zurich which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Dornbirn?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dornbirn is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dornbirn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dornbirn. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Dornbirn Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Bregenz Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dornbirn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dornbirn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dornbirn via Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Dornbirn?

The distance between Basel and Dornbirn is 220 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Dornbirn without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Dornbirn without a car is to train via Bregenz which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Dornbirn?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Basel to Dornbirn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dornbirn bus from?

Basel to Dornbirn bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dornbirn train from?

Basel to Dornbirn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Dornbirn?

The best way to get from Basel to Dornbirn is to train via Bregenz which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Dornbirn bus arrive?

Basel to Dornbirn bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Dornbirn train arrive?

Basel to Dornbirn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Dornbirn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dornbirn is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Basel to Dornbirn.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dornbirn?

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Where can I stay near Dornbirn?

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Dornbirn by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bregenz
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3h 54m
€73–233
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
4h 42m
€25–32
Drive 201.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dornbirncar 201.9 km
2h 9m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Dornbirntrain Rjx
4h 6m
€54–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
5h 10m
€48–55

Basel to Dornbirn by train

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Distance: 220.4 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dornbirn, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Dornbirn via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dornbirn Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Bregenz bus station, and Bregenz Bahnhof in around 4h 42m.

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