What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Grainau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Grainau is to bus which costs €55 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Grainau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Grainau is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Grainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Grainau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Grainau via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Grainau?

The distance between Basel and Grainau is 430 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Grainau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Grainau without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €75 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Grainau?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Basel to Grainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Grainau bus from?

Basel to Grainau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Grainau train from?

Basel to Grainau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Grainau?

The best way to get from Basel to Grainau is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €75 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Grainau bus arrive?

Basel to Grainau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Where does the Basel to Grainau train arrive?

Basel to Grainau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Grainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Grainau is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basel to Grainau.

Where can I stay near Grainau?

There are 2783+ hotels available in Grainau.

Basel to Grainau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Grainau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 49m
€75–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
9h 6m
€56–66
Drive 346.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Grainaucar 346.4 km
4h 5m
€61–88
Train via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
9h 17m
€109–445
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 50m
€90–435

Basel to Grainau by train

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Distance: 429.8 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Grainau, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Grainau via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 6m.

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