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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Thuringia is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Thuringia is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Thuringia station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Thuringia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Erfurt Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Thuringia?

The distance between Basel and Thuringia is 581 km. The road distance is 565.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €25 - €130.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Central Station takes 5h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Basel to Thuringia bus from?

Basel to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Thuringia train from?

Basel to Thuringia train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Basel to Thuringia is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €25 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Thuringia bus arrive?

Basel to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Thuringia train arrive?

Basel to Thuringia train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Erfurt Central Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Thuringia is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Basel to Thuringia.

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

Book your Basel to Thuringia train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Basel to Thuringia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Thuringia.

Basel to Thuringia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Thuringia 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 Central Stationtrain Flx10
5h 24m
€25–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
9h 10m
€41–68
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Erfurtcar 565.1 km
4h 58m
€98–142
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 Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
7h 29m
€125–332
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 33m
€46–150
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Emmendingen Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Emmendingen Bahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Re7 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
7h 3m
€105–146
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 Eisenach Hbftrain
6h 5m
€129–310
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain
5h 54m
€152–324

Basel to Thuringia by train

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Distance: 580.5 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–80 and the journey takes 5h 24m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 10m.

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