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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Montabaur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Montabaur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $895.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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$83 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $895 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Montabaur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montabaur:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Montabaur costing on average $83 (€69).
A bus is $848 (€708) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Montabaur costing on average $895 (€748).
Other travel options to Montabaur take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€69) compared to roughly $88 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€5). The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 42m 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.
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How to get from Basel to Montabaur by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Montabaur is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:25 PM 3h27 Basel 10:52 PM Montabaur $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:25 PM 3h27 Basel 10:52 PM Montabaur $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:25 PM 3h27 Basel 10:52 PM Montabaur $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:25 AM 3h31 Basel 8:56 AM Montabaur $105 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
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9:25 AM 3h31 Basel 12:56 PM Montabaur $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montabaur:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Montabaur costing on average $83 (€69).
A bus is $848 (€708) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Montabaur costing on average $895 (€748).
Other travel options to Montabaur take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Montabaur as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Montabaur station.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Montabaur by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Montabaur by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Montabaur by flight.
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