How to travel from Munich to Basel

Travel between Munich, Germany and Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Germany enter Switzerland?

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

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Basel from Munich?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Basel, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 9/23/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Munich to Basel.

Return travel to Munich, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Switzerland?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Munich, Germany was last verified on 9/23/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Munich from Basel.

There are 3 ways that you can travel between Munich and Basel. You can take a 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 $35 (€28) compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a bus is usually $200 (€160) less than taking a flight to Basel, which costs on average $235 (€188) for the same trip.

A bus is generally $5 (€4) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $40 (€32) from Munich to Basel.

The quickest way to travel to Basel from Munich is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Basel by bus can take on average 7 h 10 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 5 h   of travel time.

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

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Basel by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Munich to Basel tickets on Omio for $35 (€28).
• Lufthansa Cityline can take you to Basel by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa Cityline from Munich to Basel for $235 (€188).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Basel tickets on Omio for $40 (€32).

Before traveling from Munich to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $35 (€28) one way for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $235 (€188) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket is costing on average $40 (€32) one way for this trip.

But we recommend booking Munich to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.