How to travel from Basel to Munich

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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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Flight

$115

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$327

Average price

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

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30m

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6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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30m

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5h 28m

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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from Basel to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM5h40
    Basel, Bahnhof
    2:20 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM5h25
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 372 · ICE 565
    10:16 AM4h33
    Basel SBB
    2:49 PMMunich Hbf
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TGVTGV 9203+Deutsche BahnEC 191
    10:33 AM4h43
    Basel SBB
    3:16 PMMunich Hbf
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 593
    8:16 AM4h59
    Basel SBB
    1:15 PMMunich Hbf
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 563 · EC 99
    8:33 AM4h43
    Basel SBB
    1:16 PMMunich Hbf
    $1661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:55 PM5h50
    Basel, Bahnhof
    7:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM6h00
    Basel, Bahnhof
    1:05 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:44 AM6h36
    Basel Bad Bhf
    3:20 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Basel to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Munich

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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Munich is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 20m.

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Basel to Munich is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Munich is:
  • 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.

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