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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Zugspitze and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Zugspitze station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Basel SBB via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zugspitzplatt and arriving at Basel SBB via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Basel?

The distance between Zugspitze and Basel is 392 km. The road distance is 336 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Zugspitze to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Basel bus from?

Zugspitze to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Basel train from?

Zugspitze to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Zugspitze to Basel?

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Basel is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 460 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Zugspitze to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zugspitze to Basel train arrive?

Zugspitze to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Basel is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Zugspitze to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Zugspitze to Basel by car, train, bus, or plane

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Drive, train
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1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
2. Take the train from Oetztal to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
7h 22m
CHF 47–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199 / ...
8h 10m
CHF 103–140
Drive 336 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Baselcar 336 km
4h 12m
CHF 55–79
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 52m
CHF 161–380
Train
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Basel SBBtrain 60
8h 44m
CHF 138–452
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
10h 9m
CHF 105–249
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 185–416

Zugspitze to Basel by train

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Distance: 392.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Basel SBB via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Munich central bus station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zugspitzplatt to Basel SBB via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Pasing in around 8h 44m.

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