You can get from Munich to Basel by train, bus or flight.
To get from Munich to Basel on Feb 02 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 189 miles (305 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $9 - $37 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $9 (€8) • 1 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $9 (€8) • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 189 miles (305 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train between Munich and Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $9 (€8). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Munich to Basel.
International travel from Munich, Germany to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip from Munich to Basel.
Return travel to Munich, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Germany:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Munich, Germany was last verified on 1/24/23. 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.
You can travel from Munich to Basel 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Basel is by taking a flight with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a flight is about $18 (€16) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€24) for this journey.
Taking a flight is about $27 (€24) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€32) for this trip.
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, traveling by bus can take you on average 5 h 45 min.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 5 h 13 min.
The distance from Munich to Basel is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Basel is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Basel as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Basel:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Basel with the following travel companies:
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 book and their prices in the next 7 days:
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.
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