How to travel from Munich to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Basel is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Basel:

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Basel costing on average €100.

A bus is €570 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Basel costing on average €598.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 37m.

Flight takes on average 8h 20m.

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

The average frequency per day from Munich to Basel is:

• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 3 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.

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

• 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Munich to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.