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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Salzburg

Composite routes from Basel to Salzburg

Cheapest
5 h 5 min
Car
533 km.
from $29

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$318.06
Plane from Zurich Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$279.90

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Basel to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$318.06

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$470.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$610.68
Plane from Zurich Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$890.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$610.68

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to München
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.53–$49.62
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$58.52
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$57.25

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$120.86

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Email:
Website:
brb.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$52.16
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$50.89

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$190.84

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.12–$330.79

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from München Ost to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$38.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salzburg is to bus which costs $19.57 - $32.61 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Salzburg is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Salzburg Lastenstrasse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Salzburg?

The distance between Basel and Salzburg is 657 km. The road distance is 533.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Salzburg without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 57m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Basel to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salzburg bus from?

Basel to Salzburg bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salzburg train from?

Basel to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Salzburg is to train via Munich which takes 6h 57m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $32.61 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $271.74 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Salzburg bus arrive?

Basel to Salzburg bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Where does the Basel to Salzburg train arrive?

Basel to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Salzburg is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Basel to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Salzburg?

Book your Basel to Salzburg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Salzburg?

Book your Basel to Salzburg bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Salzburg?

There are 2237+ hotels available in Salzburg. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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