Basel SBB to Munich Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€32

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€70

Fastest journey on Sep 19

4 h 31 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

4 h 33 m

Trains on Sep 19

40

Distance

304 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 40 trains from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf, including 1 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 278 · ICE 569
    2:16 PM4h33
    Basel SBB
    6:49 PMMunich Hbf
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 276 · ICE 1069
    4:16 PM4h40
    Basel SBB
    8:56 PMMunich Hbf
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 76 · ICE 1091
    4:46 AM5h24
    Basel SBB
    10:10 AMMunich Hbf
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 615
    7:16 PM5h13
    Basel SBB
    12:29 AMMunich Hbf
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 274 · ICE 693
    6:16 PM4h59
    Basel SBB
    11:15 PMMunich Hbf
    321One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel SBB to Munich Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €501.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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Bus
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Driving

€78

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€501

Average price

€108

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 41m

Average total duration

3h 41m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf costing on average €78.

A bus is €469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf costing on average €501.

The fastest way to travel from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel SBB and Munich Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Basel SBB to Munich Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Munich Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 106 · ICE 519
On time
1:16 PM Basel SBB
5h13
6:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 278 · ICE 569
On time
2:16 PM Basel SBB
4h33
6:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 278 · ICE 569
On time
2:16 PM Basel SBB
4h33
6:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 575 · EC 195
Delayed
2:33 PM Basel SBB
4h43
5:32 PM 5:32 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 575 · EC 195
On time
2:33 PM Basel SBB
5h01
7:34 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 104 · ICE 611
On time
3:16 PM Basel SBB
5h16
8:32 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 276 · ICE 1069
On time
4:16 PM Basel SBB
4h40
8:56 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 579 · EC 197
Delayed
4:33 PM Basel SBB
4h43
7:34 PM 7:34 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 579 · EC 197
On time
4:33 PM Basel SBB
5h01
9:34 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 102 · ICE 613
On time
5:16 PM Basel SBB
5h13
10:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 583 · EC 199
Delayed
6:33 PM Basel SBB
4h31
9:16 PM 9:16 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 583 · EC 199
On time
6:33 PM Basel SBB
4h43
11:16 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 615
Delayed
7:16 PM Basel SBB
5h13
10:39 PM 10:39 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 615
On time
7:16 PM Basel SBB
5h23
12:39 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 272 · 4645 · ICE 1081
On time
8:16 PM Basel SBB
9h53
6:09 AM Munich Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS 3 · IR 2155 · EC 95
Delayed
3:45 AM Basel SBB
5h31
7:34 AM 7:34 AMMunich Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS 3 · IR 2155 · EC 95
Delayed
3:45 AM Basel SBB
5h47
7:34 AM 7:34 AMMunich Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS 3 · IR 2155 · EC 95
On time
3:45 AM Basel SBB
5h49
9:34 AM Munich Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2055 · IC 803 · Fähre · 32480
On time
4:36 AM Basel SBB
6h39
11:15 AM Munich Hbf
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 76 · ICE 1091
On time
4:46 AM Basel SBB
5h24
10:10 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 204 · ICE 511
On time
5:16 AM Basel SBB
5h16
10:32 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2675:50 AM Basel SBB
4h59
10:49 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 376 · ICE 267
On time
6:16 AM Basel SBB
4h33
10:49 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 559 · EC 97
Delayed
6:33 AM Basel SBB
4h43
9:34 AM 9:34 AMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 559 · EC 97
On time
6:33 AM Basel SBB
5h01
11:34 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 202 · ICE 513
On time
7:16 AM Basel SBB
5h13
12:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 593
On time
8:16 AM Basel SBB
4h59
1:15 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 563 · EC 99
Delayed
8:33 AM Basel SBB
4h43
11:23 AM 11:23 AMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 563 · EC 99
On time
8:33 AM Basel SBB
5h01
1:34 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 563 · EC 99
On time
8:33 AM Basel SBB
4h55
1:28 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 200 · ICE 515
On time
9:16 AM Basel SBB
5h13
2:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 372 · ICE 56510:16 AM Basel SBB
4h33
2:49 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
TGVTGV 9203+Deutsche BahnEC 19110:33 AM Basel SBB
4h43
3:16 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
TGVTGV 9203+Deutsche BahnEC 19110:33 AM Basel SBB
5h02
3:35 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
TGVTGV 9203+Deutsche BahnEC 19110:33 AM Basel SBB
5h01
3:34 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 108 · ICE 517
On time
11:16 AM Basel SBB
5h13
4:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 277 · EC 19312:07 PM Basel SBB
5h27
5:34 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 370 · ICE 56712:16 PM Basel SBB
4h33
4:49 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 591 · IC 486 · ICE 569
On time
12:33 PM Basel SBB
6h16
6:49 PM Munich Hbf
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf

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Trains from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 4h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €10
Distance
188 miles (304 km)
Average train duration
4h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
€36
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 20m
First train
1:45 AM
Last train
10:07 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €10

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Basel SBB and Munich Hbf from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€36
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €36, while the average price is around €78.
The train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf takes 4h 20m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf leaves at 1:45 AM.
The distance by train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf is 188 miles (304 km).
The last train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf leaves at 10:07 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around €10.
Yes, the train journey from Basel SBB to München Hbf is scenic, offering views of the Swiss countryside, rolling hills, and stretches of the Alps as you travel through picturesque landscapes.
A day trip from Basel SBB to München Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 20m. However, there are 8 train trips available per day for this route, covering a distance of 188 miles (304 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf.
Since both Basel SBB and Munich Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Munich Hbf include Salzburg, Nuremberg, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Kitzbühel, Memmingen.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Basel SBB to Munich Hbf

Most Basel SBB to Munich Hbf trains use the Basel SBB to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel SBB and Munich Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Basel
Arrival train stations in Munich
Basel SBBCentralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre

Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · €1 · every ~2 min
Bus50 · 4m · €2 · every ~15 min
Tram11 · 5m · €2
1, 3, 2 · 7m · €2 · every ~25 min

Basel SBB train station facilities and services

Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.

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