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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 €11. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €144.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€104 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €329 Average price |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m 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.
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IC 563 · EC 99Other options
ICE 200 · ICE 515
TGV 9203+EC 191ICE 273 · IR 3263 · REX 25887 · 3881FlixBus
4743 · 30492FlixBus · FlixBus
VY6279 · VY1814Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.
You can get between Basel and Munich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Munich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Munich:
Taking a bus costs $125 (€113) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $136 (€122).
Taking a bus costs $23 (€21) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Munich from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Getting to Munich by bus takes 5 h 30 min on average.
Flight takes on average 4 h 40 min.
The distance from Basel to Munich is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Munich is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 1 flight per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Basel to Munich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight 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 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Flights from Basel to Munich most often leave from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Basel at Basel SBB and arrive in Munich at Munich Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Munich:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Basel to Munich tickets on Omio for $11 (€9).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Vueling Airlines to go to Munich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Basel to Munich tickets on Omio for $136 (€122).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Munich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Munich for $38 (€34).
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Munich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Munich with FlixBus or Ourbus.
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 route.
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