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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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 1m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 363 miles (585 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Basel:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Basel costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Basel costing on average $116 (€94).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Basel
How to get from Magdeburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM15h05Magdeburg, ZOB12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$561One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM15h05Magdeburg, ZOB12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$561One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EC51917:10 PM1h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:35 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain4:45 AM12h27Magdeburg, ZOB5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf$581One-way1 transfer - 16137 · ICE 609 · IC 6040810:03 PM9h18Magdeburg Hbf7:21 AMBasel SBB$841One-way2 transfers
- 16135 · IC 604089:11 PM10h10Magdeburg Hbf7:21 AMBasel SBB$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM16h05Magdeburg, ZOB5:10 AMBasel, Bahnhof$571One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM17h10Magdeburg, ZOB3:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof$591One-way2 transfers
- DS11905:05 PM1h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1301One-way0 transfers
- DS11888:30 AM1h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1491One-way0 transfers
- IC 2231 · 21843+DS11907:02 AM11h28Magdeburg Hbf6:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1601One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Basel:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Basel costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Basel costing on average $116 (€94).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 20 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, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
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