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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wien is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wien is to fly and subway and line 20004 train which takes 6h 9m and costs €85 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Wien?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Wien. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pfalzau Kaiserbrunn via Flughafen Wien and Tullnerbach-Pressbaum Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wien?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Wien. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Tullnerbach-Pressbaum via Zuerich Hb and St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Wien?

The distance between Basel and Wien is 731 km. The road distance is 724.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Wien without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Basel to Wien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wien bus from?

Basel to Wien bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wien train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Wien?

The best way to get from Basel to Wien is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Wien bus arrive?

Basel to Wien bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna International Airport station.

Where does the Basel to Wien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Wien?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wien is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Basel to Wien.

Where can I stay near Wien?

There are 4651+ hotels available in Wien.

Basel to Wien - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and line 20004 train

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Wien by plane, subway, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, subway, line 20004 train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the subway from Mitte-Landstraße to Hütteldorfsubway
3. Take the train from Wien Huetteldorf to Duerrwientrain
6h 9m
€88–323
Fly Basel to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane BSL - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Simmeringtrain
8h 3m
€40–226
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
12h 2m
€139–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna International Airportbus FlixBus N191
15h 42m
€83–135
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Augsburg Hbftrain 60
2. Take the nighttrain from Augsburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbfnighttrain En
14h 52m
€110–214
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
7h 18m
€136–340
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
9h 2m
€388–626
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Huetteldorftrain 731 / ...
12h 32m
€149–395
Drive 724.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wiencar 724.7 km
7h 53m
€131–189

Basel to Wien by train and bus

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Distance: 730.5 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Wien, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pfalzau Kaiserbrunn via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, St.Poelten Hbf, Tullnerbach-Pressbaum, and Tullnerbach-Pressbaum Bahnhof in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Vienna International Airport once daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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