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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schwangau is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schwangau is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €75.

How far is it from Basel to Schwangau?

The distance between Basel and Schwangau is 554 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Schwangau without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Basel to Schwangau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schwangau bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Schwangau?

The best way to get from Basel to Schwangau is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Schwangau bus arrive?

Basel to Schwangau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Schwangau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schwangau is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Basel to Schwangau.

Where can I stay near Schwangau?

There are 1637+ hotels available in Schwangau.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Schwangau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Füssentrain Rb77
7h 21m
€79–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus 163
8h 59m
€34–73
Drive 298.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schwangaucar 298.9 km
3h 29m
€51–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Imst-Pitztal Bahnhof A to Reutte Bahnhof Abus
10h 22m
€123–222

Basel to Schwangau by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Schwangau.

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Distance: 554.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Horn via Augsburg Hbf, Füssen, and Füssen in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Schwangau, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 8h 59m.

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