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 €20 - €45 and takes 7h 24m.

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 7m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Oberstdorf?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Oberstdorf via Bregenz Bahnhof, Hittisau Gemeindehaus and Obermaiselstein, Weidachstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Oberstdorf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and Immenstadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Oberstdorf?

The distance between Basel and Oberstdorf is 296 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 5h 50m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Oberstdorf?

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstdorf is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Oberstdorf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Oberstdorf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Oberstdorf?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Oberstdorf is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Basel to Oberstdorf.

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

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Where can I stay near Oberstdorf?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Oberstdorf.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. StadtbahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to ImmenstadtRe70 / ...
5h 50m
€48–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station206 / ...
7h 24m
€20–44
Drive 253.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Oberstdorf253.7 km
3h 7m
€44–63
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 ImmenstadtRe7
7h 11m
€68–130

Basel to Oberstdorf by train

55Weekly Trains

5h 50mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Oberstdorf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Immenstadt in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station once daily. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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