The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Basel
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Basel will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $98.
To travel from Munich to Basel you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1290 · RE 4805 · RE 3056+
SBB S6
ICE 610 · ICE 105
ICE 568 · ICE 277
ECE 194 · EC 150
ECE 196 · IC 568
ECE 194 · EC 150
ECE 196 · IC 568
ICE 568 · ICE 277
ICE 610 · ICE 105
ICE 1290 · RE 4805 · RE 3056+
SBB S6Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 305 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$120 Average Price | $32 Average Price Cheapest | $378 Average Price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Munich to Basel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 196 · IC 568 | On time 7:53 am Munich Hbf | 4h35 | 12:28 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 568 · ICE 277 | On time 8:02 am Munich Hbf | 4h46 | 12:48 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 610 · ICE 105 | On time 8:27 am Munich Hbf | 5h21 | 1:48 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1290 · RE 4805 · RE 3056+ SBB S6 | Delayed 9:04 am 8:47 amMunich Hbf | 5h38 | 2:25 pm Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
ECE 194 · EC 150 | On time 9:54 am Munich Hbf | 4h34 | 2:28 pm Basel SBB | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Basel
Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Munich to Basel trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Munich and Basel from $13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Munich to Basel train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Basel
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- RAM'S Food Market
- Sushi Sen
- Trattoria Grande
- Brotzeitoase
- Minoa
- 089 Burger & more
- Traublinger
- Brandl
- Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd
- Hotel Perlach Allee
- Zur Aubinger Einkehr
- Johana's Feinkost und Wein
- Taverna Limoni
- Kochlöffel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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