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Compare train, bus, and flight for Augsburg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Basel:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Basel costing on average $93 (€77).
A bus is $715 (€586) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Basel costing on average $758 (€621).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 10h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Augsburg to Basel
How to get from Augsburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Augsburg to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM9h30Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)5:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM9h30Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)5:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 568 · ICE 2799:35 AM4h13Augsburg Hbf1:48 PMBasel SBB$1201One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 612 · ICE 1038:01 AM4h47Augsburg Hbf12:48 PMBasel SBB$761One-way1 transfer
ICE 610 · ECE 510:01 AM5h20Augsburg Hbf3:21 PMBasel SBB$1421One-way1 transfer
ECE 194 · EC 150+
6273410:45 AM4h51Augsburg Hbf3:36 PMBasel SBB$1491One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM10h05Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM7h25Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM7h55Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
VY1817 · VY62609:10 PM15h35Munich Airport12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2181One-way1 transfer
ICE 699 · S1+
EN80846:53 AM12h57Augsburg Hbf7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5871One-way2 transfers
ICE 699 · S1+
LH94506:53 AM12h57Augsburg Hbf7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5871One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Basel:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Basel costing on average $93 (€77).
A bus is $715 (€586) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Basel costing on average $758 (€621).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 10h 22m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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