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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Munich 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 to Basel?

The distance between Munich and Basel is 370 km. The road distance is 350 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Munich to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Basel bus from?

Munich to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Basel?

The best way to get from Munich to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Munich to Basel bus arrive?

Munich to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Munich to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Basel is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Munich to Basel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Basel?

Book your Munich to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2h 51m
CHF 100–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 099 / ...
5h 30m
CHF 22–40
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
4h 49m
CHF 80–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
5h 18m
CHF 44–115
Drive 350 km
1. Drive from Munich to Baselcar 350 km
4h 21m
CHF 56–81
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 11m
CHF 128–275

Munich to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bf once daily. Tickets cost CHF 80–190 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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