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 13 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 55m.

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 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

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 55m.

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 six times a week, 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 369 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 via Karlsruhe which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Karlsruhe, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 48m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Munich to Basel bus arrive?

Munich to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Munich to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Basel is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Munich to Basel.

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

Book your Munich to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Munich to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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)MUC - BSL
2h 48m
CHF 101–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Basel SBB206 / ...
5h 55m
CHF 13–35
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
4h 48m
CHF 56–179
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
5h 51m
CHF 20–47
Drive 350 km
1. Drive from Munich to Basel350 km
4h 19m
CHF 56–81
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
4h 12m
CHF 111–270
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bf60
4h 49m
CHF 40–110
Train #2
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Wangen BahnhofRe96
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad BfRe3
7h 11m

Munich to Basel by train

50Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Lufthansa flies from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 48m.

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