Salzburg to Basel from €70: 7 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Salzburg to Basel: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$70 by trainBest price

539 kmDistance

3h 9m Fastest

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Type	Mo 10/03	Tu 11/03	We 12/03	Th 13/03	Fr 14/03	Sa 15/03	Su 16/03
Bus	$42	$39	$38	$37	$61	$41	$55
Train	$102	$97	$114	$79	$100	$90	$158

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Salzburg - Basel operators

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Plane

Website

lufthansa.com

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Basel (BSL)

Average Duration

3h 9m

Estimated price

1154-1155

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Frankfurt

Average Duration

3h 25m

Estimated price

1157-1158

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Zurich (ZRH)

Average Duration

3h 22m

Estimated price

1153-1159

Website

klm.com

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Basel (BSL)

Average Duration

4h 28m

Estimated price

3171-3172

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Zurich (ZRH)

Average Duration

4h 5m

Estimated price

3173-3174

Website

eurowings.com

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Zurich (ZRH)

Average Duration

3h 40m

Estimated price

3175-31730

Website

easyjet.com

Plane from Salzburg (SZG) to Basel (BSL)

Average Duration

3h 40m

Estimated price

3176-3177

Train

Contact phone

+49 0180 6 99 66 33

Website

bahn.com

Train from Salzburg Hbf to Feldkirch

Average Duration

1h 31m

Estimated price

700-701

Train from Zürich Hb to Basel Sbb

Average Duration

54m

Estimated price

3178-3179

Train from München Hbf to Basel SBB

Average Duration

5h 7m

Estimated price

3176-1152

Contact phone

+49 (0) 7531 915109

Website

sbb-deutschland.de

Train from Zürich Hb to Basel SBB

Average Duration

1h 12m

Estimated price

704-705

Train from Feldkirch to Zürich Hb

Average Duration

1h 36m

Estimated price

706-3176

Contact phone

+41 848 44 66 88

Website

sbb.ch

Train from Zürich Hb to Basel Sbb

Average Duration

1h 14m

Estimated price

704-705

Contact phone

05 17 17

Website

oebb.at

Train from Salzburg Hbf to Feldkirch

Average Duration

3h 46m

Estimated price

1771-1772

Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich Hb

Average Duration

5h 24m

Estimated price

3173-1770

Contact phone

+49 8024 997171

Website

brb.de

Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof

Average Duration

1h 51m

Estimated price

704-706

Contact phone

+33 1 84 94 36 35

Website

en.oui.sncf

Train from Zürich Hb to Basel Sbb

Average Duration

54m

Estimated price

707-708

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The distance between Salzburg and Basel is approximately 412.0 km by air and 539.3 km by road. Travel times vary depending on the mode of transportation. The fastest way to reach Basel from Salzburg is by taking a train, which takes approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes. Alternatively, one can opt for a combination of train and flight, with a travel time of 4 hours and 19 minutes. Driving by car takes about 5 hours and 5 minutes, while taking a bus is the longest option, with a travel time of 8 hours and 40 minutes.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Salzburg to Basel is by bus, with prices ranging from €37-€64. However, this option takes the longest, with a travel time of 8 hours and 40 minutes. If you prefer a faster option, the train and fly combination is the most time-efficient, taking 4 hours and 19 minutes. However, this option can be more expensive, with prices ranging from €101-€330.

The prices for traveling from Salzburg to Basel vary depending on the mode of transportation. Taking the train can cost between €63 and €134, while the bus fare ranges from €40 to €64.

To travel from Salzburg to Basel without using public transportation, you can opt to drive by car. The driving distance is approximately 539.1 km, and it takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes. Keep in mind that the prices for car rentals or fuel costs may vary, ranging from €92 to €147.

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Basel without a car is by train. The train journey takes approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes and costs between €60 and €138. Another option is to take a bus, which takes around 8 hours and 40 minutes and costs between €37 and €64. If you prefer to fly, there is a flight option that takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes and costs between €101 and €312.

There is no direct link between Salzburg and Basel by train or bus. The quickest option is to take a train from Salzburg to Basel, which takes approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes with a transfer in Zurich. Another option is to take a combination of train and flight, first traveling from Salzburg to Munich by train and then flying from Munich to Basel, with a total travel time of 4 hours and 19 minutes. If you prefer to travel by car, the distance is 539.3 km and it takes about 5 hours and 5 minutes.

The flight duration between Salzburg and Basel is approximately 55 minutes for a direct flight from Munich Airport to Basel Airport. The cost of flights between Basel and Salzburg ranges from €105 to €310, depending on factors such as the airline, booking time, and availability.

There are many accommodation options available near Basel. With over 669 hotels to choose from, travelers can find a variety of choices to suit their preferences and budget. Prices start at €54 per night, ensuring there is an option available for every traveler.