How to travel from Basel to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $77.

Distance: 410 miles (660 km)

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Train
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Flight

$184

Average price

$71

Average price

Cheapest

$692

Average price

9h 46m

Average total duration

9h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

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30m

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5h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.6kg

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ÖBB

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Basel to Vienna

How to get from Basel to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM15h40
    Basel, Bahnhof
    4:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM15h40
    Basel, Bahnhof
    4:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 553+ÖBBRJX 165
    9:33 AM8h59
    Basel SBB
    6:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 553+ÖBBRJX 165+ÖBB | InterCityIC 743
    9:33 AM9h30
    Basel SBB
    7:03 PMVienna Hbf
    $2611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
    12:16 PM9h16
    Basel SBB
    9:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $2721One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9203+Deutsche BahnEC 191 · RJX 69
    10:33 AM8h59
    Basel SBB
    7:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $3761One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 PM13h25
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 AM14h00
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM15h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62270+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 PM11h35
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    2:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $4521One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1201 · LH1338+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM12h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $4631One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1201 · LH1338+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM12h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $4641One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Vienna costing on average $77 (€62).

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Vienna costing on average $77 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 59m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Basel to Vienna is approximately 410 miles (660 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Vienna is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Vienna 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 Basel to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Vienna:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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