What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dachau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dachau is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Dachau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dachau is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dachau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dachau Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Dachau?

The distance between Basel and Dachau is 534 km. The road distance is 349.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Dachau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Dachau without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Dachau?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Basel to Dachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dachau train from?

Basel to Dachau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Dachau?

The best way to get from Basel to Dachau is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Dachau train arrive?

Basel to Dachau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Dachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dachau is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Basel to Dachau.

Where can I stay near Dachau?

There are 1225+ hotels available in Dachau.

Basel to Dachau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Dachau by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
5h 30m
€99–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N199 / ...
5h 55m
€30–49
Drive 349.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dachaucar 349.1 km
4h 18m
€61–88
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
4h 27m
€139–388
Bus via München Hbf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 23m
Fly from Basel, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the bus from Oberschleißheim to Dachau Bahnhofbus
4h 18m

Basel to Dachau by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dachau, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to München Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €95–230 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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