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 56m and costs €95 - €140.

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 SBB and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Thuringia?

The distance between Basel and Thuringia is 586 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 22m and costs €40 - €180.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbf takes 5h 22m including transfers and departs twice a week.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Basel to Thuringia is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €40 - €180. 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Thuringia is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m 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.

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 1040+ 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 SBB to Erfurt Hbf12
5h 22m
€40–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationN1305 / ...
9h 10m
€42–69
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Erfurt565.1 km
4h 56m
€97–140
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 Eisenach Hbf
6h 2m
€128–325
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
5h 31m
€55–160
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbf
5h 51m
€152–349
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
5h 48m
€72–257
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburg
7h 40m
€168–445

Basel to Thuringia by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 586.2 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 5h 22m. 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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