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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Basel:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Basel costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $384 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Basel costing on average $412 (€336).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Flight takes on average 14h 1m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€77) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.26 (€-12.42). The journey takes 5h 3m 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.
- FlixBus6:10 AM5h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 AM5h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 566 · ICE 37111:02 AM4h46Munich Hbf3:48 PMBasel SBB$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 618 · IC 6040812:01 AM7h20Munich Hbf7:21 AMBasel SBB$371One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1068 · ICE 2754:59 AM4h49Munich Hbf9:48 AMBasel SBB$441One-way1 transfer
- ECE 198 · IC 5646:36 AM4h50Munich Hbf11:26 AMBasel SBB$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:25 AM5h55München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM5h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 AM6h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof$241One-way0 transfers
BA935 · BA7644:20 PM6h45Munich Airport11:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5791One-way1 transfer- BA929 · BA76212:30 PM5h50Munich Airport6:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$7541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Basel:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Basel costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $384 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Basel costing on average $412 (€336).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Flight takes on average 14h 1m.
- Around 6 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.
- 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 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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