Munich is the capital of Bavaria and one of the largest cities in Germany. After visiting all the sights of the city, an excellent option would be to continue your trip to Baden-Baden. We will find out how to get from Munich to Baden-Baden at no extra cost and in the shortest possible time.
What types of transport can be used
When planning a trip from Munich to Baden-Baden, you should carefully consider the choice of transport. The most obvious options would be train and bus, which are quite popular choices among travelers. It is worth noting the high quality of road infrastructure in Germany, which makes a trip by car no less justified. Only in some cases can the option of air travel be taken into account. The distance between Munich and Baden-Baden is 328 km.
In Baden-Baden, tourists will find a lot of attractions: from museums and theaters to churches of different denominations. Nevertheless, the city is famous primarily for its hot springs, which have healing properties.
To Baden-Baden by bus
Most buses from Munich to Baden-Baden leave from the central bus station located on Hackerbrücke or from Munich Messe in the east of the city. On some days there are flights departing from the Fröttmaning station.
Usually there are 3-5 flights a day to Baden-Baden, and the bus departs according to the following schedule: 3:10, 16:45, 22:40, 22:55. On weekends, several additional flights are added in the morning and evening.
Direct flights depart at 4:45 pm and 10:40 pm. Flights with transfers in Karlsruhe or Freiburg take more than 8 hours, while a direct bus journey takes 4-6 hours.
Flixbus buses offer comfortable travel conditions: air conditioning, toilet, comfortable seats, Internet access via Wi-Fi. Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver, at travel agencies and by phone. The cost of tickets ranges from 16 to 30 euros, and discounts are provided for children under 15 years old if a promotional price for the flight is available. Discount coupons are also valid.
You can book a bus ticket to Baden-Baden on the website flixbus.ru or through the app of the same name for a smartphone.
The advantage of the site is its simple interface and the presence of the Russian language. It is enough to enter the points of your route so that all the necessary options become available: travel date, search time interval, return ticket, search for direct flights, number and age of passengers, choice of departure and arrival station.
To book tickets, you will need to provide information about passengers, as well as your contact phone number. The ordered tickets are sent to the specified email.
Train ride
Munich Central Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof) is located next to the botanical garden, at Bayerstraße 10a, 80335. On the territory of the station, metro lines U1, U2, U4, U5 intersect - Hauptbahnhof station, city trains S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 - station of the same name. Also, buses No. 58, 100 and trams 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 approach the station.
Flights to Baden-Baden leave from 03:20 to 21:50 every hour (at night, the interval is 2-3 hours), and the journey duration is on average 4 hours. There are connections between Munich and Baden-Baden in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg and Mannheim. EU (Eurocity), IC (Intercity) and ICE (Intercity Express) trains run between Munich and Baden-Baden, and in some cases intermediate stations will be crossed by regional trains RB and RE.
The easiest way to book tickets is on the Deutsche Bahn website. You just need to enter the necessary route points, select a date and indicate the number of passengers.
The fare will depend on the class of the ticket and the age of the passenger. Children under 5 years old travel for free, and passengers from 5 to 14 years old can count on a 50% discount.
The total cost of a second class ticket is between 30 and 90 euros, depending on the time of departure and the class of the train.
An alternative option for buying train tickets is the DBnavigator app. There are also red terminals with the DB logo at stops and train stations.
In the terminal, you can print a ticket and pay for it by card or cash (bills and coins are accepted). Be sure to check the suggested route on the website or print it out in the terminal: Reiseplan drucken.
Air travel
Alternatively, you can consider a route that includes air travel. However, this is not the most optimal route to Baden-Baden: a long waiting time for a transfer (3-8 hours), a constant change of transport and a lot of time will make such a trip uncomfortable.
If you do decide to fly, you first need to get to Munich Airport, which is 35 km from the city. You can reach it by public transport in 45 minutes, the fare will cost 11 euros. From there you will have to fly to Stuttgart or Frankfurt.
Travel time - 1 hour by Lufthansa. The ticket price starts from 100 euros.
From Stuttgart Airport there are direct buses to Baden-Baden at 3:30 and 19:45 (7 euros), travel time 1 hour 35 minutes.
From the airport in Frankfurt you can take a direct train that departs four times a day. The ticket price is 20-45 euros, the travel time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
To Baden-Baden by car
The car gives the traveler additional freedom of movement and the opportunity to visit more interesting places. The long German autobahns allow you to quickly and comfortably cover the distance between cities.
It is important to remember about the high fines for traffic violations and strict compliance with laws in Germany.
The route from Munich to Baden-Baden will look like this: head towards the A9 motorway, take the A99 onto the A8 and past Augsburg continue along it for 240 km to Karlsruhe, take the A5 and continue to the B500 exit and follow the signs.
The journey by car to Baden-Baden takes 3 hours 30 minutes. Gasoline costs will be around 34 euros.
Car for rent
Renting a car opens up more opportunities for travel. You can leave the rented car in any city where the rental company has a representative office. One day rental will cost from 48 euros. The cost depends on the type of car and the age of the driver. Additionally, the rental company will ask for a security deposit (deposit) of 800 - 1000 euros and a fee of 20-30 euros for a one-way rental (car return in another city).
It is important to choose rental options with unlimited mileage so that the mileage limit is not less than the distance to Baden-Baden. The cost of fuel is also added to the travel expenses. Study the offers in detail when booking a car.
The rental takes place at the offices located at the airport terminals and in the central districts of Munich.
To reserve a car for a specific date, visit Economybookings.com. You will need to indicate the rental time frame and choose a suitable car. Car insurance is also available against basic damage and getting into a parking lot. The driver must have an international driving license with him.
Taxi service
If you do not have a driver's license, you can use the taxi services. The main convenience of this type of transport is to relieve you of unnecessary hassle about building a route. Prices for the trip start at 210 euros and depend on how many kilometers you drive in total.
Taxi is the most expensive way to get from Munich to Baden-Baden.
You can order a taxi on the website kiwitaxi.ru. First, you need to set the route and select the class of the car. When placing an order, you need to set the date, time and address of the taxi.
You can also catch a car right near the hotel or train station, but in this case the trip can be more expensive.
Travel companion search services
The easiest way to get to Baden-Baden is the travel companion search service. Using the Blablacar service or its German counterparts drive2day.de or bessermitfahren.de, you can not only find profitable routes, but also get information about the driver - a rating system operates. The cost of the trip will be 15-20 euros.
It is important to remember that these services cannot guarantee the exact time of departure, unlike other types of transport - you completely rely on the driver.
Conclusions about the trip
A trip from Munich to Baden-Baden will not cause difficulties if you approach the planning of the route correctly. It is important to assess your budget and availability of free time in order to choose the best way to travel. In any case, you are guaranteed comfort and quality service.
