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 €75 - €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 line 18 tram and line 20004 train which takes 6h 23m and costs €85 - €300.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Duerrwien via Augsburg Hbf and Wien Huetteldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Wien?

The distance between Basel and Wien is 728 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 via Augsburg which takes 11h 40m and costs €180 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Wien?

The best way to get from Basel to Wien is to train via Augsburg which takes 11h 40m and costs €180 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Augsburg Hbf 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 4668+ hotels available in Wien.

Basel to Wien - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 18 tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Wien by plane, tram, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly from Basel, line 18 tram, line 20004 train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the tram from Hauptbahnhof to Westbahnhoftram
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Duerrwientrain
6h 23m
€88–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna International Airportbus FlixBus N191
15h 42m
€76–133
Train via Augsburg
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Wien Hütteldorftrain Drf / ...
11h 40m
€180–448
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the nighttrain from Bregenz to St.Poelten Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 39m
€117–361
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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 32m
€129–353
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly
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 16m
€316–702
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
13h 10m
€142–261
Drive 724.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wiencar 724.7 km
7h 53m
€129–186

Basel to Wien by train and bus

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Distance: 727.6 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dürrwien Höferwiese via Augsburg Hbf, Wien Huetteldorf, Duerrwien, and Dürrwien Autobahnanschluss in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Vienna International Airport once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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