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 - €65 and takes 7h 52m.

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 Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 8h 45m and costs €130 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 Pasing 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 2582+ 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 HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain Rjx
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
7h 2m
€108–217
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 488
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 52m
€44–64
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zugspitzecar 333.9 km
4h 13m
€58–84
Fly, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 38m
€148–331
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Pasingtrain 60
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 45m
€132–147

Basel to Zugspitze by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 45mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.7 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 45m.

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