What are the departure and arrival points in Basel and in Munich?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Munich: Buses most often depart from Basel at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Munich at München, ZOB. Trains mostly depart from Basel St Johann and arrive in München Hbf.

Which travel companies can get me from Basel to Munich?

The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Munich: Travel with FlixBus for buses to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Basel to Munich tickets on Omio for $18 (€16). Deutsche Bahn with connection can take you to Munich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn with connection from Basel to Munich for $38 (€33).

Can I find a direct route between Basel and Munich?

Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Munich with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Munich with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar with 1 direct bus per day. You can find 1 direct train per day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn. Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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from Basel to Munich

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

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

10:13AM4h45

Basel SBB

02:58PMMunich Hbf

€1141One-way

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10:13AM4h45

Basel SBB

02:58PMMunich Hbf

€1141One-way

1 transfer

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10:13AM4h45

Basel SBB

02:58PMMunich Hbf

€1141One-way

1 transfer

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Basel SBB

01:13PMMunich Hbf

€1141One-way

1 transfer

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Basel SBB

02:26PMMunich Hbf

€1141One-way

1 transfer

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Basel SBB

04:26PMMunich Hbf

€1141One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information to Munich from Basel

	Distance	189 miles (305 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$18 - $38
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $18 (€16) • 5 h 45 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Take a bus or train to travel 189 miles (305 km) to Munich from Basel. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this journey, with tickets costing about $18 (€16). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basel to Munich.

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Munich, 65,82% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Basel to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $18

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Basel to Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $47

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Basel and Munich and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

FAQs: Travel from Basel to Munich

FAQs: Travel to Munich 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 Basel to Munich.

There are 2 options to travel to Munich from Basel including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Munich from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Munich:

A bus is $19 (€17) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Basel to Munich costing on average $38 (€33).

The fastest way from Basel to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:

Getting to Munich by bus takes 5 h 45 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 53 min of travel time.

The distance from Basel to Munich is approximately 189 miles (305 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Munich is:

3 buses per day.
5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Munich from Basel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Munich:

Buses most often depart from Basel at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Munich at München, ZOB.
Trains mostly depart from Basel St Johann and arrive in München Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Munich:

Travel with FlixBus for buses to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Basel to Munich tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Deutsche Bahn with connection can take you to Munich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn with connection from Basel to Munich for $38 (€33).

Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Munich with the following travel companies:

You can check for a direct bus to Munich with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar with 1 direct bus per day.
You can find 1 direct train per day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your trip from Basel to Munich doesn't have to end in Munich. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Paris or Prague. If you’d like to add Berlin, Paris or Prague to your Basel to Munich tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Munich today!

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