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 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

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 6h.

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 512 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 85 - SFr 210.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Basel is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h.

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 1345+ hotels available in Basel.

Munich to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Munich to Basel by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
4h 49m
CHF 85–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191 / ...
6h
CHF 23–40
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 48–119
Drive 350 km
1. Drive from Munich to Baselcar 350 km
4h 21m
CHF 57–82
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3h 4m
CHF 121–296
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
4h 52m
CHF 72–208
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 22m
CHF 130–367

Munich to Basel by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bf once daily. Tickets cost CHF 85–210 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 23–40 and the journey takes 6h. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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