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 train between Zugspitze and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zugspitze, Bf 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 393 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 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Zugspitze to Basel, including transfers.

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 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 140 and takes 8h 44m.

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 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zugspitze to Basel by car, train, bus, 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.

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
2. Take the train from Oetztal to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
7h 19m
CHF 48–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 32m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6
2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
9h 28m
CHF 99–148
Drive 336 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Baselcar 336 km
4h 12m
CHF 53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain Rb60 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Basel SBBtrain 60
8h 44m
CHF 116–132
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Grainau, 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 50m
CHF 143–295
Train, train to Munich International Airport, 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 10m
CHF 163–299
Drive to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Basel
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs Gh Martinacar
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Basel (BSL)plane INN - BSL
8h 16m
CHF 145–272

Zugspitze to Basel by train, foot, and bus

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9h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.6 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Basel, Bahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and München, ZOB in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt to Basel SBB via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Pasing in around 8h 44m.

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