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Munich → Basel

Basel → Munich ⇄
5 a weekfastest 4h52Deutsche BahnHigh-speed

Direct trains · no change

  • 16:58 → 21:57
    ICE 266 High-speed
    München Hbf → Basel SBB · via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Offenburg, Freiburg
    4h5913 stops
    Runs: Mon–Thu (some weeks)Deutsche Bahn ↗
  • 17:05 → 21:57
    ICE 266 High-speed
    München Hbf → Basel SBB · via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Offenburg, Freiburg
    4h5212 stops
    Runs: Only Wed 7 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (de_delfi, de_fv) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The plane is faster by 1h07
Train · fastest direct5h07
  • To München Hbf4 min
  • Before departure10 min
  • ICE 2664h52
  • From Basel SBB1 min
Plane · nonstop MUC–BSL4h00
  • To Munich (MUC)40 min
  • Check-in & security1h30
  • Flight MUC–BSL1h10
  • Landing to exit20 min
  • From BSL20 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.