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Munich to Basel train

Book a train ticket Munich - Basel

Train timetable info Munich-Basel

Travel by train from Munich to Basel. 21 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Munich at 0h 08m and the last at 22h 55m, allowing you to cover the 296.55 km distance in as little as 4h 37m.

Cheap train tickets Munich Basel

How much does a train ticket from Munich to Basel cost?

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Munich to Basel take?

The train journey between Munich and Basel takes 5h 14m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Munich to Basel?

The journey from Munich to Basel on the fastest train takes 4h 37m.

How many trains run from Munich to Basel each day?

You can choose from 21 trains per day to travel from Munich to Basel.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Munich and Basel?

You can reach Basel from Munich via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Munich and Basel by train?

Trains running between Munich and Basel cover a distance of around 296.55 km.

What time is the first train from Munich to Basel?

Looking for an early start? Take the Munich to Basel train at 0h 08m.

What time is the last train from Munich to Basel?

The last train departs Munich at 22h 55m.

To leave Munich, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: MUNCHEN PASING, MUNCHEN HBF.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Munich to Basel?

The Munich – Basel route is served by: Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Munich to Basel?

The price of a Munich – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Munich to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Munich to Basel.

Price of a Munich – Basel Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Munich to Basel: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Munich to Basel at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Munich – Basel

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Munich – Basel Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Munich to Basel. For last-minute train tickets from Munich to Basel, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Munich to Basel and alternative routes

For your journey to Basel, if a direct train is available from Munich, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Munich - Basel

If you're travelling from Munich to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Munich to Basel on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Munich - Basel

To travel from Munich to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Munich to Basel by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Munich - Basel guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Munich - Basel

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Munich to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Munich-Basel Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
0h 08m 7h 21m 7h 13m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 618
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Heidelberg Hbf
  • 28 min
  • Heidelberg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 38305
  • Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
  • St Ilgen-Sandhausen
  • Wiesloch Walldorf
  • Rot-Malsch
  • Bad Schoenborn-Kronau
  • Bad Schoenborn Sued
  • Stettfeld-Weiher
  • Ubstadt-Weiher
  • Bruchsal
  • Untergrombach
  • Weingarten(Baden)
  • Karlsruhe Durlach
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 21 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60408
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
5h 08m 9h 48m 4h 40m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1068
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 275
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
5h 41m 10h 48m 5h 07m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 614
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 101
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
6h 51m 11h 48m 4h 57m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9576
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 10 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 277
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
7h 36m 12h 48m 5h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 612
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 103
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
9h 11m 13h 48m 4h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 568
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 279
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
9h 36m 14h 48m 5h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 610
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 105
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
11h 11m 15h 48m 4h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 566
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 371
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
11h 36m 16h 48m 5h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 518
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 107
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
13h 11m 17h 48m 4h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 564
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 373
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
13h 36m 18h 48m 5h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 516
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 109
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
14h 54m 19h 48m 4h 54m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 594
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 10 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 375
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
15h 11m 20h 21m 5h 10m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 562
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • 31 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1064
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Durlach
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
15h 36m 20h 48m 5h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 514
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 201
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
17h 07m 21h 48m 4h 41m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 266
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 377
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
17h 07m 21h 57m 4h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 266
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Mullheim (Baden)
  • Weil Am Rhein
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
17h 36m 22h 48m 5h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 512
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 11 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 203
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
17h 46m 23h 10m 5h 24m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1090
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 13 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 9
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
19h 09m 23h 49m 4h 40m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 560
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 379
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
19h 36m 1h 12m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 510
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • 16 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2064
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
  • Muhlacker
  • Pforzheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 38 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 77
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
22h 55m 6h 21m 7h 26m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Munchen Pasing
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 698
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Heidelberg Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 1h18
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60403
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb