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 €45 - €85 and takes 8h 20m.

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 38m.

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 Untergrainau via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Grainau?

The distance between Basel and Grainau is 597 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 Karlsruhe which takes 7h 43m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 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 Karlsruhe which takes 7h 43m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof 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.

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

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Grainau by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 60
3. Take the train from Pasing to Untergrainautrain
7h 43m
€113–443
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
8h 20m
€45–80
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 38m
Drive 346.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Grainaucar 346.4 km
4h 5m
€60–87
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, 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 Untergrainautrain
6h 57m
€169–419
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
9h 18m
€90–461
Fly from Basel, 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 Untergrainautrain
6h 49m
€148–338

Basel to Grainau by train

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Distance: 596.8 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Untergrainau via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing in around 7h 43m. 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 38m.

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