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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zugspitzplatt via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Zugspitze?

The distance between Basel and Zugspitze is 392 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs €120 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Basel to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zugspitze bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Zugspitze train from?

Basel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Basel to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs €120 - €160. Alternatively, you can train via Neu-Ulm, which costs €140 - €460 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Zugspitze train arrive?

Basel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zugspitze is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Basel to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

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

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Oetztaltrain Rjx
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
6h 50m
€51–373
Bus
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 / ...
8h 27m
€129–152
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zugspitzecar 333.9 km
4h 13m
€59–85
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
10h 6m
€147–455
Train
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
10h 54m
€123–478

Basel to Zugspitze by train

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10h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Zugspitzplatt via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 6m.

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