How to travel from Magdeburg to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Magdeburg to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 363 miles (585 km)

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$90

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$132

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$72

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7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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12h 55m

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12h 25m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.8 - 3.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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FlixBus

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from Magdeburg to Basel

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

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

FlixBus
12:05PM16h05
Magdeburg
04:10AMBasel
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:05PM16h05
Magdeburg
04:10AMBasel
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:05PM16h05
Magdeburg
04:10AMBasel
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:15PM18h20
Magdeburg
06:35AMBasel
$711One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Magdeburg to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Magdeburg and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Basel is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Basel:

A bus is $0.64 (€0.51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Basel costing on average $53 (€42).

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Basel costing on average $67 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Basel is approximately 363 miles (585 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Basel is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Basel 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 Magdeburg to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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