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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Garching is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Garching is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Garching?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Garching. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Garching via Hauptbahnhof and Odeonsplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Garching?

The distance between Basel and Garching is 527 km. The road distance is 365.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Garching without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Basel to Garching, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Garching train from?

Basel to Garching train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Garching?

The best way to get from Basel to Garching is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, Central Bus Station (Zob), which costs and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Garching train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Garching?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garching is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Basel to Garching.

Where can I stay near Garching?

There are 798+ hotels available in Garching.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Garching 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 Bad Bf to München Hbftrain 60
5h 21m
€98–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Munich Fröttmaningbus FlixBus N199
6h 12m
€28–49
Bus via Munich, Central Bus Station (Zob)
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 7m
Drive 365.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Garchingcar 365.9 km
4h 19m
€64–93
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 11m
€139–306
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
4h 1m
€108–271
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
5h 52m
€136–270

Basel to Garching by train and subway

6Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.4 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOB once daily, and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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