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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to bus and drive which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 56m.

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 13m 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 Zugspitzplatt via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Zugspitze?

The distance between Basel and Zugspitze is 393 km. The road distance is 333.9 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 train which takes 10h 6m and costs €140 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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.

Where does the Basel to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zugspitze is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Basel to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

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

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 HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Landeck-Zamstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Landeck-Zams to Telfs-Pfaffenhofentrain Re / ...
4. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
7h 16m
€59–349
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus 488
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 56m
€41–68
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zugspitzecar 333.9 km
4h 13m
€59–86
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
10h 6m
€148–371

Basel to Zugspitze by train

2Weekly Trains

10h 6mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.7 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Zugspitzplatt via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 6m.

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