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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Garmisch is to bus which costs €27 - €65 and takes 7h 56m.

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 6m and costs €55 - €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 SBB and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Zurich Bus Station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Garmisch?

The distance between Basel and Garmisch is 597 km. The road distance is 347.6 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 6h 51m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Garmisch?

The best way to get from Basel to Garmisch is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 51m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Garmisch bus arrive?

Basel to Garmisch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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 6m to drive from Basel to Garmisch.

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

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

Book your Basel to Garmisch bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Garmisch?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Garmisch 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasing60
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6
6h 51m
€78–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
7h 56m
€27–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Munich Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
7h 52m
€33–47
Drive 347.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Garmisch347.6 km
4h 6m
€60–86
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
6h 1m
€135–308
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
8h 2m
€128–301
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
5h 50m
€129–272

Basel to Garmisch by train

36Weekly Trains

6h 51mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596.8 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Zurich Bus Station and Munich central bus station in around 7h 56m.

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