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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$90 Average price | $132 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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