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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Erlangen is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Erlangen is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Erlangen?

The distance between Basel and Erlangen is 574 km. The road distance is 436.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Basel to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Erlangen train from?

Basel to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Basel to Erlangen is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Erlangen train arrive?

Basel to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Erlangen is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Basel to Erlangen.

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

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Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Erlangen 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 Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 36m
€105–488
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus FlixBus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872 / ...
7h
€35–67
Drive 436.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Erlangencar 436.6 km
4h 14m
€77–112
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
6h 8m
€116–319
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
6h 25m
€86–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 58m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
5h 18m
€153–369
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg Hbftrain
7h 2m
€182–459
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 22m
€167–488

Basel to Erlangen by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 573.7 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Erlangen via Freiburg, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h.

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