How to get from Basel to Munich
- 304 km as the crow flies
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
5h 25m
direct
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 304 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
304 km
Basel to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Munichbus
FlixBus·5h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Basel to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€143October 2026
€86Departures from Basel to Munich
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 19:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 06:15 | 19:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Munich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Munich, about 5h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 5h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 19:05, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Munich?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 19:05.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Munich leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Munich from Basel?
About 304 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Munich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Munich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Basel to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Munich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026