Basel to Munich train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC,RE,RB)

Tue, 18 Feb
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Munich

Showing times and prices for 18 Feb

Cheapest price

£69

Average price

£102

Fastest journey

4 h 31 m

Average duration

4 h 49 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

305 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn with connectionTGV 9203
10:334h31
Basel SBB
15:04Munich Hbf
£691One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 108
11:135h13
Basel SBB
16:26Munich Hbf
£881One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 370
10:134h36
Basel SBB
14:49Munich Hbf
£1151One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 200
09:135h13
Basel SBB
14:26Munich Hbf
£1171One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 563
08:334h31
Basel SBB
13:04Munich Hbf
£1201One-way
1 change

Basel to Munich train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Deutsche Bahn
IC 563
Deutsche BahnIC 563
08:33 Basel SBB4h31 13:04 Munich Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 200
Deutsche BahnICE 200
09:13 Basel SBB5h13 14:26 Munich Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 370
Deutsche BahnICE 370
10:13 Basel SBB4h36 14:49 Munich Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn with connection
TGV 9203
TGVTGV 9203
10:33 Basel SBB4h31 15:04 Munich Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 108
Deutsche BahnICE 108
11:13 Basel SBB5h13 16:26 Munich Hbf1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Basel to Munich?

The best time to book your train from Basel to Munich is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Basel to Munich route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Munich

Trains from Basel to Munich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
305 km
Average train duration
5h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
7
Train providers
2
Fastest train
4h 29m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:52
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and TGV trains Basel to Munich

Travel to Munich from Basel from £51 with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and TGV! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Basel to Munich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Basel to Munich with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: £51
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Basel to Munich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Basel to Munich 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 Basel to Munich.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Basel to Munich can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Munich is £59; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Basel to Munich is 4 h 31 min   to travel the 189 mile long trip, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Basel to Munich leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Basel to Munich leaves at 23: 52.
There are 8 trains a day from Basel to Munich which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Basel to Munich train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Basel to Munich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 52.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Munich Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Munich from Basel is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Basel to Munich is February.
You have options as you can travel between Basel and Munich 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Munich

Basel
Munich
The major train station for departures in Basel is Basel SBB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basel SBB for your trip from Basel to Munich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
The major train station for arrivals in Munich is München Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at München Hbf for your journey to Munich from Basel.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The station has luggage lockers.
Dining
Dining
  • Cantina Estación Mediterrano
  • Rischart Bakery
  • Ditsch Pretzels
  • backWERK
  • Cafe-Shop
  • Le Crobag
  • Yorma's
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • McDonald's
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • a&o München Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel München
  • Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

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