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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Thuringia is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 4h 59m.

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 59m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Thuringia?

The distance between Basel and Thuringia is 583 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 28m and costs €100 - €240.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbf takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Basel to Thuringia bus from?

Basel to Thuringia bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 28m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Thuringia bus arrive?

Basel to Thuringia bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB 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 59m to drive from Basel to Thuringia.

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

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Where can I stay near Thuringia?

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Basel to Thuringia - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Thuringia by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
5h 28m
€100–240
Drive 565.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Erfurtcar 565.1 km
4h 59m
€99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
7h 55m
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
6h 51m
€129–427
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 32m
€105–436
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
6h 4m
€118–230
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 55m
€160–419
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
7h 9m
€146–354
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 23m
€101–293
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
7h 31m
€178–540

Basel to Thuringia by train

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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 daily. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 55m.

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