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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Traunstein is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 8h 35m.

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 €75 - €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 München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Traunstein?

The distance between Basel and Traunstein is 623 km. The road distance is 457.7 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 which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Traunstein?

The best way to get from Basel to Traunstein is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Traunstein train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Traunstein?

There are 2052+ hotels available in Traunstein.

Basel to Traunstein - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Traunstein 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 Re5
6h 54m
€109–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
8h 35m
€23–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rosenheimbus
3. Take the train from Rosenheim to Traunsteintrain Re5
8h 32m
Drive 457.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Traunsteincar 457.7 km
5h 16m
€80–115
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
5h 26m
€137–293
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 16m
€120–317
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
6h 46m
€107–268
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
6h 49m
€154–408

Basel to Traunstein by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.4 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Traunstein via München Hbf in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Salzburg Lastenstrasse once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 8h.

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