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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Zugspitze?

The distance between Basel and Zugspitze is 393 km. The road distance is 333.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Basel to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zugspitze train from?

Basel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €150 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Zugspitze train arrive?

Basel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zugspitze is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Basel to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Basel to Zugspitze - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Zugspitze by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to OetztalRjx
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitze
7h 1m
€107–217
Drive 333.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Zugspitze333.7 km
4h 12m
€58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
8h 42m
€97–148
Fly, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
7h 35m
€153–301
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Pasing60
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
8h 42m
€132–147

Basel to Zugspitze by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 42mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.7 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Zugspitze via Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 42m.

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