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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Garmisch is to train which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Garmisch is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Garmisch?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Garmisch station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Garmisch?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Garmisch. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Garmisch?

The distance between Basel and Garmisch is 601 km. The road distance is 347.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Garmisch without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Basel to Garmisch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Garmisch bus from?

Basel to Garmisch bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Garmisch train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Garmisch?

The best way to get from Basel to Garmisch is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Basel to Garmisch bus arrive?

Basel to Garmisch bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Where does the Basel to Garmisch train arrive?

Basel to Garmisch train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Garmisch?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Garmisch is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Basel to Garmisch.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Garmisch?

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Basel to Garmisch - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Garmisch by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 60
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
7h 5m
€108–363
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 26m
€44–77
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 / ...
7h 47m
Drive 347.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Garmischcar 347.8 km
4h 7m
€62–89
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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
6h 11m
€156–436
Train #2
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
8h 24m
€89–457
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, 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 2m
€148–344
Fly Basel to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BSL - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 40m
€214–424

Basel to Garmisch by train

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Distance: 601.5 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station in around 7h 47m.

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