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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: P+R Süd
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $34
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: P+R Süd
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: P+R Süd
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $55
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: P+R Süd
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $95
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: P+R Süd
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $62
Bus Salzburg to Basel: Trip Overview

Bus Salzburg to Basel: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47
Average bus trip duration12h 50m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure12:15 AM
Distance258 miles (415 km)
Latest bus departure11:20 PM

Salzburg to Basel Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:15AM - 11:20PM
Minimum Price$22
Average Ticket Price$47
Minimum Trip Duration8h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h50m
Distance258 miles (415 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Union Ivkoni
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salzburg - Basel

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Basel without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Salzburg to Basel is about 12h 50m, but you can get there in as little as 8h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 255 miles (411 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Salzburg and Basel is 255 miles (411 km).

About 9 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. The number of buses from Salzburg to Basel can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Salzburg to Basel a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 12:15 AM and 11:20 PM.

If you're headed to Basel from Salzburg, chances are that your bus will leave from P+R Süd and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $22.

You can expect to pay around $47 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $22 to $155, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral and Pfalz, Basel exhibition centre, BaselCard and Fondation Beyeler.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Salzburg to Basel.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Salzburg to Basel, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Salzburg to Basel that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Salzburg to Basel, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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