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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Grainau is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 9h 13m.

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 €55 - €90.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Grainau?

The distance between Basel and Grainau is 605 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 via Munich which takes 7h 37m and costs €110 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Grainau train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Grainau?

The best way to get from Basel to Grainau is to train via Munich which takes 7h 37m and costs €110 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Grainau bus arrive?

Basel to Grainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Grainau train arrive?

Basel to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing 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 1844+ hotels available in Grainau.

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

Q: 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 SBB and arriving at Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

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

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Pasingtrain 60
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 37m
€115–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
9h 13m
€27–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 44m
Drive 346.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Grainaucar 346.4 km
4h 5m
€60–86
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 19m
€130–284

Basel to Grainau by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 37mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.7 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 13m.

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