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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Oberstaufen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Oberstaufen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Oberstaufen Bahnhof via Bregenz Bahnhof and Krumbach Dorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Oberstaufen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oberstaufen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Oberstaufen via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Oberstaufen?

The distance between Basel and Oberstaufen is 259 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Basel to Oberstaufen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Oberstaufen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Oberstaufen train from?

Basel to Oberstaufen train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Oberstaufen?

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h.

Where does the Basel to Oberstaufen bus arrive?

Basel to Oberstaufen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Where does the Basel to Oberstaufen train arrive?

Basel to Oberstaufen train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Oberstaufen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Oberstaufen is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Basel to Oberstaufen.

Where can I stay near Oberstaufen?

There are 2414+ hotels available in Oberstaufen.

Basel to Oberstaufen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Oberstaufen by train, bus, or car

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 Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to OberstaufenRe70 / ...
4h 32m
€39–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station206 / ...
6h
€24–47
Drive 231.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Oberstaufen231.6 km
2h 49m
€40–58
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SG
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to OberstaufenRe7
5h 38m
€62–120

Basel to Oberstaufen by train

55Weekly Trains

4h 32mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Oberstaufen.

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Distance: 258.9 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Oberstaufen via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station once daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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