How to travel from Munich to Basel

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Travel Information to Basel from Munich

Distance189 miles (305 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$11 - $100
Cheapest modeBus • $11 (€9) • 5 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 4 h 34 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 189 miles (305 km) by train, bus or flight between Munich and Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Basel.

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from Munich to Basel

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM5h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:45AMBasel, Bahnhof
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM5h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:45AMBasel, Bahnhof
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnECE 194 · EC 150
10:54AM4h34
Munich Hbf
03:28PMBasel SBB
$1141One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 568 · ICE 277
09:02AM4h46
Munich Hbf
01:48PMBasel SBB
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 610 · ICE 73
09:27AM5h28
Munich Hbf
02:55PMBasel SBB
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 196 · IC 568
08:53AM4h35
Munich Hbf
01:28PMBasel SBB
$1141One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM6h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:35PMBasel, Bahnhof
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM5h55
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:00PMBasel, Bahnhof
$291One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Munich to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Basel, 62,92% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Basel.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Basel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Basel:

A bus is $90 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Basel costing on average $100 (€90).

A bus is $23 (€21) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Munich to Basel.

The fastest way to get to Basel from Munich is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 34 min.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 30 min.

Flight takes on average 4 h 45 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Munich to Basel is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 1 flight per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

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

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
  • Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Munich to Basel depart from Munich Airport to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Munich to Basel depart from Munich Hbf to Basel SBB.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Basel:

  • FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Basel by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Munich to Basel for $11 (€9) on Omio.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa to go to Basel by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline (2) Munich to Basel tickets on Omio for $116 (€104).
  • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Basel for $33 (€30).

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

  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Ourbus.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Munich to Basel? Many Omio customers who go from Munich to Basel usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam from Basel, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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