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How to get fromBasel to Kempten (Allgäu)by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Kempten (Allgäu) by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Kemptentrain train Re7
    5h 55m
    €95–280

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Memmingen central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N887
    7h
    €30–49

  3. Drive 254.2 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Kempten (Allgäu)car car 254.2 km
    3h 21m
    €45–64

  4. Train via Lustenau

    1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain train Re7
    5h 59m
    €84–210

Basel to Kempten (Allgäu) by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kempten (Allgäu), Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kempten via Zürich HB, Bregenz, and Lindau-Insel in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Memmingen central bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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