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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Weimar is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Weimar is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Weimar?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Weimar station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Weimar?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Weimar via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Weimar?

The distance between Basel and Weimar is 602 km. The road distance is 580.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Weimar without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €29 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Basel to Weimar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Weimar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Weimar train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Weimar?

The best way to get from Basel to Weimar is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €29 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Weimar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Weimar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Weimar is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Basel to Weimar.

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

Book your Basel to Weimar train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Weimar?

There are 966+ hotels available in Weimar.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Weimar 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 46m
€29–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Weimar central train stationbus N3205 / ...
10h 30m
€63–109
Drive 580.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Weimarcar 580.9 km
5h 6m
€101–145
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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimartrain
8h 17m
€136–360
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 55m
€50–173
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 25m
€109–169
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 Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 51m
€126–333
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 40m
€149–347
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 11m
€77–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimartrain
6h 50m
€133–290

Basel to Weimar by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 601.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Weimar, 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 Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 30m.

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