How to travel from Munich to Basel

Travel from Munich, Germany to Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Basel from Munich restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel, Switzerland from Munich?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/20/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Basel from Munich closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Munich, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Munich, Germany from Basel, Switzerland?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Munich from Basel?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Which rules do I need to follow in Munich, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/26/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Munich from Basel here.

There are 3 ways to get from Munich to Basel: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Basel is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $30 (€25) compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a bus is about $82 (€67) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $112 (€92) for this route.

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Basel costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to get to Basel from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Basel can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 6 h 50 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Basel by train can take on average 5 h 6 min.

The distance is approximately 189 miles (305 km) from Munich to Basel.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Basel is:

• 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Munich to Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Basel:

• Buses most often depart from Munich at München, ZOB and arrive in Basel at Basel.
• Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly leave from München Hbf and tend to arrive in Basel SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Basel:

• You can travel between Munich and Basel by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€25) with Flixbus from Munich to Basel.
• You can take a flight from Munich to Basel with Lufthansa Cityline. Cheap tickets can be found for $112 (€92) with Lufthansa Cityline from Munich to Basel.
• You can travel by train from Munich to Basel with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Basel tickets for $31 (€26) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Basel with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by train with Deutsche Bahn with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Munich and Basel.

When planning your trip from Munich to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $30 (€25) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $112 (€92) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $31 (€26) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Munich to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.