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Basel to Erlangen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Erlangen takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Erlangen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
574 km
Distance
€193
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
5h 30m
€108–435

Basel to Erlangen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Basel and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 573.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Erlangen, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 30m.

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