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Magdeburg - Basel Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 5 intercity coaches per day from Magdeburg to Basel. Traveling by coach from Magdeburg to Basel usually takes around 16 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 13 hours,

Distance363 mi (584 km)
Shortest duration13h 0m
Cheapest price£23.11
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
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What coach companies travel from Magdeburg to Basel?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Magdeburg to Basel. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus516h 9m£52.77
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Magdeburg to Basel, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 9 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are coaches that can take you directly from Magdeburg to Basel. At this time, there are a number of coach trips where you can expect to spend part of the journey on a different vehicle, such as a shuttle or a train. Both types of tickets can be found when you search on Wanderu; the type of trip is indicated in the trip details.

The coach takes an average of 16 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 363 miles from Magdeburg to Basel. However, the fastest coach only takes 13 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Basel at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Magdeburg to Basel, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 5 scheduled coaches that travel from Magdeburg to Basel every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Magdeburg to Basel; ticket prices start at £56.56.

City Information

Basel

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Basel is bordered by France to the west and Germany to the east, with the river Rhine running directly through the city. This culture-centric destination is known for containing Switzerland's highest concentration of museums. With over 40 museums, roughly one per square kilometre, you're guaranteed to find at least one museum that fits your interests. Of course, it's got classic art museums like the Fine Arts Museum and the Jean Tinguely Museum, but you'll write home about the niche ones like Basel Paper Mill (a museum about paper and printing) and Toys Worlds Museum.

Basel's Old Town area will give you a taste of the city's history, with its cobblestoned streets and medieval churches, as well as several beautiful fountains. In the Marktplatz, or market square, check out the bold red City Hall, as well as even more museums, these ones devoted to Basel's history.

Basel is also home to Switzerland's oldest zoo, founded in 1874. Conveniently located in the heart of Basel, the zoo lets you get up close and personal with animals from the tiniest insects to the grandest elephants. Plus, you can learn more about the zoo's conservation projects.

Basel is well-situated for easy travel to other countries due to its proximity to France and Germany, as well as its transportation options. The world's only tri-national airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, is only 4km from Basel. This unique airport is located on both French and Swiss territory but also serves travellers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European coach services stop in the city.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Magdeburg?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

Most coaches depart from the main station in Magdeburg.

All coach stations in Magdeburg:

  • Central Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Basel?

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Main arrival station: Basel SBB

The coach station behind Basel SBB is the main transport station in the city. The coach stop is most frequently served by FlixBus, which travels to European cities including Prague, Stuttgart, and Lyon. Although the coach stop itself doesn't have any amenities, Basel SBB (right next door) has plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, and even a supermarket. You can also find out more about coach schedules at the ticket kiosk, although Flixcoach does require you buy your tickets online rather than at the station.

Coach stations in Basel:

  • Basel SBB

  • Badischer Schwarzwaldallee

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