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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Traunstein is to bus and train which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Traunstein is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Traunstein?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Traunstein. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Traunstein via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Traunstein?

The distance between Basel and Traunstein is 703 km. The road distance is 457.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Traunstein without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Basel to Traunstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Traunstein train from?

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

Train or fly from Basel to Traunstein?

The best way to get from Basel to Traunstein is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Traunstein train arrive?

Basel to Traunstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Traunstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Traunstein is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Basel to Traunstein.

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

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Where can I stay near Traunstein?

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Basel to Traunstein - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Traunstein by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Traunsteintrain Re
6h 47m
€102–273
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N199 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Traunsteintrain Re
7h 21m
€52–87
Drive 457.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Traunsteincar 457.9 km
5h 16m
€82–118
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 Muenchen Ost to Traunsteintrain
5h 43m
€151–348
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Traunsteintrain Re
6h 50m
€116–225
Bus, train via Rosenheim
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rosenheim stationbus
3. Take the train from Rosenheim to Traunsteintrain Re
8h 31m
€61–78
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
6h 3m
€110–346
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 Muenchen Ost to Traunsteintrain
5h 34m
€137–357
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
7h 32m
€184–387
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
5h 49m
€181–441
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 Muenchen Ost to Traunsteintrain
7h 8m
€146–262

Basel to Traunstein by train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 703.4 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Traunstein via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, easyJet, and Eurowings fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) 3 times a day.

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