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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Munich is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Munich is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at München Hbf. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Munich?

The distance between Basel and Munich is 511 km. The road distance is 350.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Munich without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €90.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbf takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Munich bus from?

Basel to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Munich train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Munich?

The best way to get from Basel to Munich is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Munich bus arrive?

Basel to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Munich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Munich is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Basel to Munich.

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

Book your Basel to Munich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Munich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1321+ hotels available in Munich.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Munich by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbf60
4h 49m
€80–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus station206 / ...
5h 40m
€15–23
Drive 350.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Munich350.8 km
4h 17m
€61–87
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 Marienplatz
4h 13m
€119–285
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart HbfRe
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf62 / ...
5h 10m
€44–221
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
5h 41m
€21–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Munich Hbf
6h 41m
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
4h 2m
€113–249

Basel to Munich by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €80–90 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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