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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Oberstdorf is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Oberstdorf is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Oberstdorf?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Oberstdorf station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Oberstdorf bus station via Memmingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Oberstdorf?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Oberstdorf via Zürich HB, Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and Immenstadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Oberstdorf?

The distance between Basel and Oberstdorf is 305 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstdorf without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Basel to Oberstdorf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Oberstdorf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Oberstdorf train from?

Basel to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Oberstdorf?

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstdorf is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Oberstdorf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Oberstdorf train arrive?

Basel to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Oberstdorf?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Oberstdorf is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Basel to Oberstdorf.

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

Book your Basel to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Oberstdorf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oberstdorf?

There are 3062+ hotels available in Oberstdorf.

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

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

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 SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re7
6h 15m
€96–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Memmingen central bus stationbus FlixBus N887
2. Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Oberstdorf bus stationbus 163
7h 50m
€26–44
Drive 253.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Oberstdorfcar 253.7 km
3h 9m
€45–65
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the ferry from Konstanz Hafen to Lindau Hafenferry 111 / ...
3. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Immenstadttrain Re7
11h 21m
€57–82

Basel to Oberstdorf by train

58Weekly Trains

6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.2 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Oberstdorf via Zürich HB, Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Immenstadt in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Oberstdorf bus station via Memmingen central bus station in around 7h 50m.

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