Munich to Basel bus
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Bus times from Munich to Basel
Fastest Journey
5 h 45 m
Average
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
305 km
Of the 4 buses that leave Munich for Basel every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Munich to Basel
 | Distance | 189 miles (305 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 5 h 45 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $29 (€25) |
 | Bus frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day |
 | Bus providers | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, RegioJet, Eurolines Switzerland or Deutsche Bahn |
Buses from Munich to Basel cover the 189 miles (305 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 45 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, RegioJet, Eurolines Switzerland or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 5 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $29 (€25), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $22 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from München, ZOB and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
Bus companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Student Agency from Munich to Basel
Find the best buses between Munich and Basel with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Student Agency from $22 (€19). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Munich to Basel bus information:
- Average Duration: 5 h 49 min
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
RegioJet is the leading bus company in the Czech Republic. Choose from the following ticket fare options for your next bus to Basel from Munich: Low Cost, Standard, Fun & Relax, Relax and Business.
Bus information from Munich to Basel with Student Agency:
- Average Duration: 5 h 50 min
- Student Agency frequency: 1 a day
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of bus services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your bus between Munich and Basel. DB uses different types of buses such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain buses.
Buses Munich to Basel
Basel, the third largest city in Switzerland, is a popular destination for many people. The city on the Rhine is home to numerous museums, impressive buildings and a beautiful old town. And Basel is not only very popular with tourists. Many business travellers also have to travel from Germany to Switzerland every day. The Munich - Basel bus connection is a good option. The distance between the capital of Bavaria and the city in the north of Switzerland is almost 400 kilometres. There are several connections every day of the week.
Which bus companies travel from Munich to Basel?
The trips from Munich to Basel are served by Flixbus and Deutsche Bahn. With Deutsche Bahn connections, passengers travel part of the route by buses and the other part by train. Flixbus connections, on the other hand, only use buses to bring passengers from Munich to Basel.
How long does the bus journey from Munich to Basel take?
The fastest connections between the two cities are those of Deutsche Bahn. With the combination of train and bus, travellers sometimes reach Basel in less than 5 hours. A buses runs first from Munich to Zurich, from where the journey continues by train to Basel. The Flixbus connection either runs directly between the cities (6 to 7 hours) or makes a stopover in Karlsruhe, Freiburg or Innsbruck (8 or more hours).
How often can I take the bus from Munich to Basel?
Flixbus and Deutsche Bahn together offer about 10 connections for the Munich - Basel bus every day. On most days, Flixbus operates the first Buses Munich in the early morning around 1 or 2 am. The first buses of the train depart at 6 or 7 o'clock.
Bus stations on the route Munich - Basel?
At which bus station does the bus start in Munich? The buses of Flixbus and the train both start at the central bus station Munich (ZOB). The station is located in the centre of the city and within walking distance of the Hackerbrücke bridge and the main railway station. Travelers can buy food at one of the supermarkets or kiosks.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Basel? The Buses Flixbus arrive in Basel at the stop in Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. It is located directly next to the railway station, where Deutsche Bahn trains reach their destination. The station is located directly in the city centre and is connected to the city's S-Bahn network, so travellers can easily get to their hotels or nearest destinations from here.
Travel Tips: Bus to Basel from Munich
When departing from Munich, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including München, ZOB, Munich, Goeppert Mayer Straße/ Frottmain and Munich, Hauptbahnhof Nord. When arriving in Basel, you can end your route in bus stations like Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and Basel, Gartenstraße.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from München, ZOB, which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Basel, Bahnhof, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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