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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ettal is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 4h 4m.

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 - €90.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Ettal Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

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 via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 1m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ettal?

The best way to get from Basel to Ettal is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 1m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Ettal bus arrive?

Basel to Ettal bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB 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 2671+ hotels available in Ettal.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Ettal by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 60
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
8h 1m
€117–262
Drive 337.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Ettalcar 337.6 km
4h 4m
€60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 54m
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 11m
€172–367
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 10m
€86–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lörrach Busbahnhof to Lindaubus
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kaufbeurentrain Re7
3. Take the train from Kaufbeuren to Fuessentrain Rb
4. Take the bus from Füssen to Ettal Klostergasthofbus 326
10h 35m
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
7h 2m
€141–322

Basel to Ettal by train and bus

36Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 611.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Ettal Klostergasthof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Ettal Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 54m.

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