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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Vienna

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Oct

Cheapest price on 06 Oct

£46

Average ticket price on 06 Oct

£49

Fastest journey on 06 Oct

12 h 25 m

Average journey duration on 06 Oct

14 h 16 m

Buses on 06 Oct

8

Distance

660 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Vienna will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.

Fast coaches

On Tue 06 Oct, we found 8 buses from Basel to Vienna, including 1 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 660 km distance in an average of 14 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 15 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:3015h10
    Basel Bad Bhf
    3:40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    £461One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:3016h25
    Basel Bad Bhf
    4:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £461One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:4015h35
    Basel, Bahnhof
    15:15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £461One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:0516h50
    Basel, Bahnhof
    11:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £461One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:5513h45
    Basel, Bahnhof
    3:40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    £461One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Basel to Vienna

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
AustriaAustria
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Buses from Basel to Vienna run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.

There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 660 km distance in 10h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
660 km
Average bus duration
12h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
10h 55m
First bus
0:10
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Basel to Vienna bus times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Vienna coaches for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus13:55 Basel, Bahnhof
12h25
2:20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus13:55 Basel, Bahnhof
13h45
3:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus19:05 Basel, Bahnhof
13h25
8:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus19:05 Basel, Bahnhof
16h50
11:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus23:40 Basel, Bahnhof
15h35
15:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:50 Basel, Bahnhof
15h55
20:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 Basel, Bahnhof
14h25
22:40 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain12:30 Basel Bad Bhf
15h10
3:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain12:30 Basel Bad Bhf
16h25
4:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Basel to Vienna.

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Basel to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Basel to Vienna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
10h 55m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£26
FlixBus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
13h 25m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£34
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

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  • Must visit

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.

  • Must visit

Belvedere Museum

Leading Austrian art museum with Klimt’s works, including The Kiss, inside the Baroque Upper Belvedere.

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mumok

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Euro (€)

Moderate for a Western European capital: hotels and dining are mid-to-high, but public transport is good value and many cafés and casual eateries are reasonably priced.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10%; round up in cafés and taxis for good service.

FAQs: Basel to Vienna coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Vienna by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Basel to Vienna can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Basel to Vienna is £56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Basel to Vienna is 10h 55m to travel the 660 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Basel to Vienna leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Basel to Vienna leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Basel to Vienna with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Basel to Vienna, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Vienna. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Basel and Vienna and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Basel , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lörrach, Hauptbahnhof, Mulhouse, Gare Routière . When arriving in Vienna , you can end your route in coach stations like Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal, Wien, Flughafen Schwechat.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel, Bahnhof, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), located 3 away from the city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Vienna including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Basel to Vienna:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Basel to Vienna for coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Basel to Vienna depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Basel to Vienna.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Basel to Vienna:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Basel to Vienna:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Basel to Vienna. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Basel to Vienna with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Basel to Vienna with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Basel to Vienna with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Vienna

Most Basel to Vienna buses use the Basel, Bahnhof to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station pair, with some services arriving at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz. Use this guide to compare Basel and Vienna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Basel
Arrival bus stations in Vienna

Which Basel station do buses to Vienna leave from?

Buses from Basel to Vienna leave from Basel, Bahnhof. The station is 2 km from Basel city centre at Basel, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.
Basel, BahnhofBasel, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, SwitzerlandWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Bahnhof from Basel city centre

Basel, Bahnhof is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
Bus50 · 4m · £2 · every ~15 min
Tram11 · 5m · £2
1, 3, 2 · 7m · £2 · every ~25 min

Basel, Bahnhof bus station facilities and services

Basel, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Bahnhof. ATMs are aTMs available in the station concourse.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Bahnhof.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Bahnhof: Station is accessible to those with reduced mobility.

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse, 4053 Basel, SwitzerlandWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) from Basel city centre

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
Bus50 · 5m · £2 · every ~15 min
Tram11 · 7m · £2
1, 3, 2 · 9m · £2 · every ~25 min

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) bus station facilities and services

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafeteria Swiss (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station), Café Express (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Elevators, ramps.

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