What is the cheapest way to get from Munich Hbf to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Munich Hbf to Basel is to bus via Zurich which costs SFr 18 - SFr 45 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich Hbf to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Munich Hbf to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Munich Hbf and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from München, ZOB and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Munich Hbf and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Munich Hbf to Basel?

The distance between Munich Hbf and Basel is 512 km. The road distance is 348.3 km.

How do I travel from Munich Hbf to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Munich Hbf to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 85.

How long does it take to get from Munich Hbf to Basel?

The train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Munich Hbf to Basel bus from?

Munich Hbf to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from München, ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Munich Hbf to Basel train from?

Munich Hbf to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich Hbf to Basel?

The best way to get from Munich Hbf to Basel is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 240 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Munich Hbf to Basel bus arrive?

Munich Hbf to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Munich Hbf to Basel train arrive?

Munich Hbf to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Munich Hbf to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich Hbf to Basel is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Munich Hbf to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich Hbf to Basel?

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Munich Hbf to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Munich Hbf to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
4h 49m
CHF 70–85
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
6h
CHF 19–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 42m
Drive 348.3 km
1. Drive from Munich Hbf to Baselcar 348.3 km
4h 19m
CHF 55–79
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2h 55m
CHF 97–236
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 15m
CHF 106–220

Munich Hbf to Basel by train

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Distance: 511.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Munich Hbf, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bf once daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–85 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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