The distance between Basel and Innsbruck is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Basel to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Innsbruck Hbf.
Take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium.
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There are several options for getting from Basel to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).
The distance between Basel and Innsbruck is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Basel and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Innsbruck is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Basel and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Basel to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and TGV inOui run train services between Basel and Innsbruck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Basel and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Basel and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 45m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Basel and Innsbruck. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Basel to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Innsbruck is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Basel and Innsbruck. The distance is around 371km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Basel to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | €215($215) | hourly | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €15($15) | twice daily | 371km (231 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €75($75) | on demand | 371km (230 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Innsbruck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.