What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Erfurt?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Erfurt is to bus and train which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Erfurt?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Erfurt is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Erfurt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Erfurt?

The distance between Basel and Erfurt is 578 km. The road distance is 565.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Erfurt without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Erfurt?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Hbf takes 5h 19m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Basel to Erfurt bus from?

Basel to Erfurt bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Erfurt train from?

Basel to Erfurt train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Basel to Erfurt is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Erfurt bus arrive?

Basel to Erfurt bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Erfurt train arrive?

Basel to Erfurt train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Erfurt is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Basel to Erfurt.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Erfurt?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Erfurt?

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Where can I stay near Erfurt?

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Basel to Erfurt - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Erfurt by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
5h 19m
€85–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
7h 55m
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Erfurtcar 565.1 km
4h 59m
€99–143
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 52m
€127–462
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 32m
€160–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
8h 35m
€88–122
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 29m
€167–340
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 19m
€176–371
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 23m
€100–237

Basel to Erfurt by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €95–130 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 55m.

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