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 €27 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.

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 5m and costs €130 - €320.

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 50m.

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 512 km. The road distance is 351.4 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 €90 - €230.

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 €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.

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 München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Munich is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1364+ 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 Hbftrain 60
4h 49m
€90–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
5h 50m
€27–45
Drive 351.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Munichcar 351.4 km
4h 18m
€61–89
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 Marienplatztrain
4h 14m
€140–397
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 42m
€72–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 7m
€55–132
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 Marienplatztrain
4h 5m
€132–318
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
5h 55m
€149–403

Basel to Munich by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.6 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 €90–230 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 €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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