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6 h 36 min
512 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Lienz

Composite routes from Basel to Lienz

Cheapest
6 h 36 min
Car
512 km.
from $28
Other
9 h 41 min
Train, Bus
399 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
400 km.
from $191.63
9 h 55 min
399 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 25 min
Train, Plane
400 km.
from $308.80
9 h 54 min
400 km.
from $315.65
12 h 4 min
400 km.
from $239.61
12 h 6 min
400 km.
from $5.43
9 h 38 min
Train, Plane
400 km.
from $345.76
9 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
400 km.
from $287.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$34.78

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$8.70

VVT

Phone:
+43 512 56 16 16
Email:
Website:
vvt.at/page.cfm?vpath=index
Bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft

Phone:
+43 (0) 5254 3550
Email:
Website:
oetztaler.at/
Bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$467.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$1,032.61
Plane from Basel to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Basel to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Hohenems to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$59.78

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22
Train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09
Train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.Veit
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$103.26
Train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Spittal-Millstaettersee
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09
Train from Venezia Mestre to Villach
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Email:
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$28.26

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:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$173.91
Train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$206.52
Train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.Veit
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74
Train from Zürich HB to Altstätten
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Spittal-Millstaettersee
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09
Train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$22.83
Train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$46.74
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lienz is to drive which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lienz is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Zuerich Hb, Schwarzach-St.Veit and Spittal-Millstaettersee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Lienz?

The distance between Basel and Lienz is 542 km. The road distance is 542.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lienz without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Basel to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lienz bus from?

Basel to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lienz train from?

Basel to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Lienz?

The best way to get from Basel to Lienz is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $217.39 and takes 12h 4m. There are no good options to fly between Basel to Lienz.

Where does the Basel to Lienz bus arrive?

Basel to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lienz train arrive?

Basel to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lienz is 542 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Basel to Lienz.

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

Book your Basel to Lienz train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 571+ hotels available in Lienz. Prices start at $46.65 per night.
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