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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Grainau is to train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Grainau is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Grainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Grainau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Grainau via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Grainau?

The distance between Basel and Grainau is 430 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Grainau without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Basel to Grainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Grainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Grainau train from?

Basel to Grainau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Grainau?

The best way to get from Basel to Grainau is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Grainau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Grainau train arrive?

Basel to Grainau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Grainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Grainau is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basel to Grainau.

Where can I stay near Grainau?

There are 2762+ hotels available in Grainau.

Basel to Grainau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Grainau by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 7m
€36–72
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 39m
Drive 346.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Grainaucar 346.4 km
4h 5m
€62–89
Train via Zurich
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 41m
€92–460
Train via Grainau
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 43m
€95–411

Basel to Grainau by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 39m.

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