Bus from Vienna to Basel: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Vienna to Basel on 17 March
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Erdberg
Mulhouse Freiburg AirportCheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Hbf
Basel Bad StationFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Basel Bad StationNo tags
Flixbus
Hbf
Mulhouse Freiburg AirportNo tags
Flixbus
Erdberg
Basel SBBNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:42 PM CET.

Get from Vienna to Basel

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 888, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
15h 45mAverage duration
662 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Basel by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Basel?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Basel start at R 888. The average price for this route is around R 1 303. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Basel?

    The average bus journey time from Vienna to Basel is 15h 45m, covering a distance of 662 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Basel route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Basel?

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Basel at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Basel?

    A bus trip from Vienna to Basel produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Vienna to Basel?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11492 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Basel?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Basel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Basel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
15/03
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16/03
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Today
R 901
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20/03
R 769
21/03
R 790
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Basel was searched and found on 20 Mar 2026 with a price of R 769

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Basel as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 769 to R 1 386 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 769, which is on 2026-03-20.

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