How to travel from Augsburg to Basel

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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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Driving

$93

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

$124

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 53m

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4h 23m

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5h 0m

Average total duration

4h 30m

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4h 4m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Basel is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

Flight takes on average 10h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Augsburg and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Augsburg to Basel

How to get from Augsburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Augsburg to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM9h30
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    5:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM9h30
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    5:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 568 · ICE 279
    9:35 AM4h13
    Augsburg Hbf
    1:48 PMBasel SBB
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · ICE 103
    8:01 AM4h47
    Augsburg Hbf
    12:48 PMBasel SBB
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 610 · ECE 5
    10:01 AM5h20
    Augsburg Hbf
    3:21 PMBasel SBB
    $1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 194 · EC 150+Bayerische Regiobahn62734
    10:45 AM4h51
    Augsburg Hbf
    3:36 PMBasel SBB
    $1491One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM10h05
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 PM7h25
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 AM7h55
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1817 · VY6260
    9:10 PM15h35
    Munich Airport
    12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · S1+Air DolomitiEN8084
    6:53 AM12h57
    Augsburg Hbf
    7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · S1+Air DolomitiLH9450
    6:53 AM12h57
    Augsburg Hbf
    7:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5871One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Augsburg to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Augsburg to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Augsburg and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Basel is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

Flight takes on average 10h 22m.

The distance from Augsburg to Basel is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Basel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Augsburg to Basel:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Augsburg to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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