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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $796.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $796 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Munich to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Basel:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Basel costing on average $91.
A bus is $762 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Basel costing on average $796.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Basel
How to get from Munich to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:10 AM 5h10 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 11:20 AM Basel, Bahnhof $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:10 AM 5h10 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 11:20 AM Basel, Bahnhof $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 566 · ICE 371
11:02 AM 4h46 Munich Hbf 3:48 PM Basel SBB $138 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ECE 96 · IC 738 · IC 648
6:48 PM 4h48 Munich Hbf 11:36 PM Basel SBB $48 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 618 · IC 60408
12:01 AM 7h20 Munich Hbf 7:21 AM Basel SBB $54 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1068 · ICE 275
4:59 AM 4h49 Munich Hbf 9:48 AM Basel SBB $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
5:25 AM 5h55 München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz 11:20 AM Basel, Bahnhof $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:35 AM 6h00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 5:35 PM Basel, Bahnhof $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:15 PM 5h10 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 8:25 PM Basel, Bahnhof $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1161 · VY10849:45 AM 8h50 Munich Airport 6:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $583 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA957 · BA7567:35 AM 5h55 Munich Airport 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $1,052 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA957 · BA758
7:35 AM 7h30 Munich Airport 3:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $1,052 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Basel:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Basel costing on average $91.
A bus is $762 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Basel costing on average $796.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Vueling, Volotea to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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