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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Oberstaufen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Oberstaufen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Oberstaufen via Zurich Bus Station and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Oberstaufen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oberstaufen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Oberstaufen via Zürich HB, Bregenz and Lindau-Insel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Oberstaufen?

The distance between Basel and Oberstaufen is 270 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Basel to Oberstaufen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Oberstaufen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Oberstaufen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Oberstaufen?

The best way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Oberstaufen bus arrive?

Basel to Oberstaufen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Oberstaufen train arrive?

Basel to Oberstaufen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Oberstaufen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Oberstaufen is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Basel to Oberstaufen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Oberstaufen?

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Where can I stay near Oberstaufen?

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Basel to Oberstaufen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Oberstaufentrain Re7
5h 25m
€90–257
Drive 231.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Oberstaufencar 231.8 km
2h 50m
€41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus
3. Take the bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Oberstaufenbus Re7
6h 39m
Train via Lustenau
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Oberstaufentrain Re7
5h 30m
€74–187

Basel to Oberstaufen by train

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Distance: 270.1 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Oberstaufen via Zürich HB, Bregenz, and Lindau-Insel in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Oberstaufen via Zurich Bus Station, Lindau, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 6h 39m.

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