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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$115 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:40 AM5h40Basel, Bahnhof2:20 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:05 PM5h25Basel, Bahnhof12:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 372 · ICE 56510:16 AM4h33Basel SBB2:49 PMMunich Hbf$1751One-way1 transfer
Other options
TGV 9203+EC 19110:33 AM4h43Basel SBB3:16 PMMunich Hbf$1491One-way1 transfer- ICE 374 · ICE 5938:16 AM4h59Basel SBB1:15 PMMunich Hbf$1541One-way1 transfer
- IC 563 · EC 998:33 AM4h43Basel SBB1:16 PMMunich Hbf$1661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:55 PM5h50Basel, Bahnhof7:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 PM6h00Basel, Bahnhof1:05 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$331One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus8:44 AM6h36Basel Bad Bhf3:20 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Munich:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Munich costing on average $49 (€38).
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Munich costing on average $97 (€77).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
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