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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Erlangen is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 1m.

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 1m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Erlangen?

The distance between Basel and Erlangen is 574 km. The road distance is 447.4 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 59m and costs €100 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Basel to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Erlangen bus from?

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

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 59m and costs €100 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

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 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Basel to Erlangen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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Basel to Erlangen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 59m
€104–556
Drive 447.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Erlangencar 447.4 km
4h 1m
€78–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
7h 40m
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
5h 54m
€106–249
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 13m
€90–403
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
5h 9m
€147–412
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 34m
€157–493

Basel to Erlangen by train

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 40m.

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