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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Erlangen is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.

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 9m and costs €70 - €110.

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 SBB and arriving at Erlangen train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Erlangen?

The distance between Basel and Erlangen is 574 km. The road distance is 436.3 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 27m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 27m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Erlangen bus arrive?

Basel to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus 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 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basel to Erlangen.

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

Book your Basel to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Erlangen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, 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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
5h 27m
€62–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
7h 20m
€29–61
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the night train from Strasbourg to Nuernberg HbfNj
8h 30m
€95–362
Drive 436.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Erlangen436.3 km
4h 9m
€75–108
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen61
6h 19m
€82–123
Fly Basel to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BSL - NUE
5h 50m
€76–249
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
5h 18m
€113–265
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 23m
€130–329
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 12m
€154–353

Basel to Erlangen by train

132Weekly Trains

5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 573.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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