Driving from Basel to Vaduz
Vaduz lies 154 km (96 mi) east of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 188 km (117 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Basel | Vaduz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Liechtenstein |
| Population | 177,595 | 5,197 |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 465 m (1,526 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vaduz) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4091 | 9490 |
What changes when you arrive in Vaduz
Crossing from Switzerland into Liechtenstein: the dialling code becomes +423; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Basel to Vaduz
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Staying in Vaduz
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Common questions
How far is Vaduz from Basel?
154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, east of Basel; by road roughly 188 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Vaduz by car?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Vaduz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vaduz?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.