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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Augsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Augsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $705.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $705 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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 Basel to Augsburg:
A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Augsburg costing on average $126 (€106).
A bus is $653 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Augsburg costing on average $705 (€591).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $126 (€106) compared to roughly $122 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.43 (€-3.71). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 3h 50m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Augsburg
How to get from Basel to Augsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Augsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM7h45Basel, Bahnhof10:30 PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM7h45Basel, Bahnhof10:30 PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH4151+S8 · ICE 9121:05 PM3h41EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:46 PMAugsburg Hbf$6291One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 372 · ICE 56510:16 AM4h01Basel SBB2:17 PMAugsburg Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
- ICE 202 · ICE 5137:16 AM4h40Basel SBB11:56 AMAugsburg Hbf$1221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 108 · ICE 51711:16 AM4h40Basel SBB3:56 PMAugsburg Hbf$1221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM8h50Basel, Bahnhof3:20 PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$481One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:30 PM9h10Basel Bad Bhf9:40 PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$481One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM10h25Basel, Bahnhof1:30 PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$481One-way1 transfer
- BA765 · BA9346:10 AM9h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:55 PMMunich Airport$5801One-way1 transfer
- LH4151+S1 · ICE 6981:05 PM10h10EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:15 PMAugsburg Hbf$6051One-way2 transfers
- LH4151+S1 · ICE 10601:05 PM9h13EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:18 PMAugsburg Hbf$6091One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Augsburg:
A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Augsburg costing on average $126 (€106).
A bus is $653 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Augsburg costing on average $705 (€591).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Augsburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Augsburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North).
- Travel with Vueling, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways to go to Augsburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Augsburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Augsburg by train.
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