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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ruhpolding is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ruhpolding is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ruhpolding?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ruhpolding. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Ruhpolding via München Hbf and Traunstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Ruhpolding?

The distance between Basel and Ruhpolding is 637 km. The road distance is 462.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ruhpolding without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Basel to Ruhpolding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ruhpolding train from?

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

Train or fly from Basel to Ruhpolding?

The best way to get from Basel to Ruhpolding is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Ruhpolding train arrive?

Basel to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ruhpolding?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ruhpolding is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Basel to Ruhpolding.

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

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Where can I stay near Ruhpolding?

There are 2103+ hotels available in Ruhpolding.

Basel to Ruhpolding - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Ruhpolding by train, bus, car, or plane

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
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Traunsteintrain 62 / ...
7h 7m
€104–149
Drive 462.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Ruhpoldingcar 462.8 km
5h 19m
€81–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ruhpoldingtrain
8h 32m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Ostbahnhof to Traunsteintrain
6h 7m
€161–321
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
7h 13m
€110–297
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Traunsteintrain
5h 57m
€135–332
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane ZRH - SZG
8h 8m
€156–476
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
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 Ostbahnhof to Traunsteintrain
7h 48m
€171–309
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
7h 29m
€184–386

Basel to Ruhpolding by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 7mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Ruhpolding.

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Distance: 636.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Ruhpolding via München Hbf and Traunstein in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) twice daily.

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