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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Oberstaufen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.

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 - €65.

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 Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Bregenz Bahnhof and Krumbach Dorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

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, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

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 38m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 38m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.

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?

There are 2553+ hotels available in Oberstaufen.

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, or car

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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, Reutin Bahnhof to Oberstaufentrain Re7
5h 38m
€89–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus 106 / ...
6h 47m
€34–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Oberstaufentrain Re70 / ...
6h 47m
€52–98
Drive 231.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Oberstaufencar 231.8 km
2h 50m
€42–61

Basel to Oberstaufen by train

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Distance: 270.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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, Reutin Bahnhof in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Oberstaufen Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Bregenz Bahnhof, and Krumbach Dorf in around 6h 47m.

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