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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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $607.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $607 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Munich:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Munich costing on average $97 (€82).
A bus is $576 (€486) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Munich costing on average $607 (€512).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€82) compared to roughly $129 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 20m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Munich
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.
- FlixBus7:05 PM5h25Basel, Bahnhof12:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:05 PM5h25Basel, Bahnhof12:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 278 · ICE 5692:16 PM4h33Basel SBB6:49 PMMunich Hbf$911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 76 · ICE 10914:46 AM5h24Basel SBB10:10 AMMunich Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
- ICE 274 · ICE 6936:16 PM4h59Basel SBB11:15 PMMunich Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
- ICE 102 · ICE 6135:16 PM5h13Basel SBB10:29 PMMunich Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:05 PM6h00Basel, Bahnhof1:05 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 AM6h15Basel, Bahnhof2:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$421One-way0 transfers
4743 · 304929:00 PM10h00Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)7:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$441One-way1 transfer
- BA765 · BA9286:00 AM9h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:40 PMMunich Airport$5761One-way1 transfer
- BA765 · BA9266:00 AM5h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:50 AMMunich Airport$7031One-way1 transfer
- BA759 · BA93611:45 AM8h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:00 PMMunich Airport$1,1151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Munich:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Munich costing on average $97 (€82).
A bus is $576 (€486) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Munich costing on average $607 (€512).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, Bahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways to go to Munich by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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