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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ettal is to bus which costs €27 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ettal is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Basel to Ettal?

The distance between Basel and Ettal is 612 km. The road distance is 337.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ettal without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €95 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Basel to Ettal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ettal bus from?

Basel to Ettal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ettal?

The best way to get from Basel to Ettal is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €95 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Ettal bus arrive?

Basel to Ettal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ettal?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ettal is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Basel to Ettal.

Where can I stay near Ettal?

There are 2616+ hotels available in Ettal.

Basel to Ettal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ettal?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ettal. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ettal Klostergasthof via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Ettal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Pasingtrain 60
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 28m
€96–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
9h 3m
€27–63
Drive 337.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ettalcar 337.6 km
4h 4m
€58–83
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 9m
€136–266
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 8m
€130–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Wangen Bahnhof to Buchloetrain
3. Take the train from Buchloe to Füssentrain
4. Take the bus from Füssen to Ettal Klostergasthofbus 326
10h 50m
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 59m
€119–302

Basel to Ettal by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 611.9 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Ettal Klostergasthof via Pasing, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Ettal Klostergasthof via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 3m.

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