There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Zillertal by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Mels
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
6h 26m€54–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz to Kapfing Schöne Aussichtbus
9h 1m€53–73Drive 400.6 km
- Drive from Basel to Zillertalcar 400.6 km
4h 39m€72–105Fly Basel to Innsbruck Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BSL - INN
7h 13m€142–388Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Jenbachtrain Rjx
7h 22m€80–121Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Bregenz to Jenbachtrain Rjx
7h 33m€90–161Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
- Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufsteintrain
7h 8m€146–454Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
- Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufsteintrain
7h€144–479Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Jenbachtrain
8h 9m€135–409
Basel to Zillertal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zillertal is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Zillertal is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zillertal. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Kapfing Schöne Aussicht via Zurich Bus Station and Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zillertal. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kapfing Im Zillertal via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Jenbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Basel and Zillertal is 411 km. The road distance is 400.6 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Zillertal without a car is to train via Mels which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Basel to Zillertal, including transfers.
Basel to Zillertal bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Basel to Zillertal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Zillertal is to train via Mels which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €390 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Zillertal, Austria?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kapfing Im Zillertal via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Jenbach in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kapfing Schöne Aussicht via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, and Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–320
Flights from Basel to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–550
Flights from Basel to Salzburg Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–430
Train from Basel SBB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Zillertal bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.
Basel to Zillertal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zillertal is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Basel to Zillertal.
There are 3340+ hotels available in Zillertal.



