What is the best way to travel from Magdeburg to Basel?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Basel from Magdeburg. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Magdeburg?
You can get to Basel with just $49 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn8h 31m04:50 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station1:21 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 1:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 24m06:24 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station1:48 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 6:24:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 1:48:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 10m012:38 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station10:48 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 12:38:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 10:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 52m010:29 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station7:21 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 10:29:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 7:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 52m012:29 PMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station9:21 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 12:29:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus16h 45m03:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station8:30 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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FlixBus17h 10m010:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station3:55 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
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FlixBus15h 5m09:40 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:45 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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FlixBus16h 5m01:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station5:10 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 1:05:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus15h 5m09:40 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:45 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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FlixBus16h 5m01:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station5:10 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 1:05:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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FlixBus16h 45m03:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station8:30 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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FlixBus17h 10m010:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station3:55 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Magdeburg to Basel?
You can get to Basel from Magdeburg in just 7h 24m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn7h 24m06:24 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station1:48 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 6:24:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 1:48:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 31m04:50 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station1:21 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 1:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 52m010:29 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station7:21 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 10:29:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 7:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 52m012:29 PMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station9:21 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 12:29:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 10m012:38 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station10:48 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/17/2026 12:38:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/17/2026 10:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus15h 5m09:40 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:45 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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FlixBus16h 5m01:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station5:10 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 1:05:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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FlixBus16h 45m03:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station8:30 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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FlixBus17h 10m010:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station3:55 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/19/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/20/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus15h 5m09:40 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:45 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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FlixBus16h 5m01:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station5:10 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 1:05:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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FlixBus16h 45m03:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station8:30 AMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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FlixBus17h 10m010:45 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station3:55 PMBaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 6/21/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 6/22/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Magdeburg to Basel
What are the most popular stations in Magdeburg and Basel?
In Magdeburg, you will usually depart from Neustadt Train Station, Central Station or Central Bus Station, while in Basel you will be arriving at Central Station, Markthalle Bus Station or Badischer Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from Magdeburg? With 4 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Magdeburg and Basel, you can pay as low as $49 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Basel in just 7h 24m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Magdeburg and Basel are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Magdeburg and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Biederitz or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from , and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Magdeburg to Basel?
The most popular companies between Magdeburg and Basel, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Magdeburg to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Magdeburg to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Magdeburg to Basel
How can I reach Basel from Magdeburg?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Basel from Magdeburg.
How far is Basel from Magdeburg?
The distance between Magdeburg and Basel is 362.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Magdeburg and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 16 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 99 kgs, and a flight 143 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Magdeburg to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just $49 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 7h 24m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Magdeburg and to Basel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Magdeburg and to Basel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
