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 4m and costs €95 - €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 SBB and arriving at Weimar via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Weimar?

The distance between Basel and Weimar is 607 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 42m and costs €40 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Weimar?

The best way to get from Basel to Weimar is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €40 - €200. 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Weimar is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 991+ hotels available in Weimar.

Basel to Weimar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 SBB to Erfurt Hbf12
5h 42m
€44–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Weimar central train stationN3205
10h 30m
€63–109
Drive 580.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Weimar580.9 km
5h 4m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
7h 26m
€111–341
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 51m
€61–183
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 Erfurt Hbf
7h 20m
€131–343
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
7h 9m
€155–377
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
6h 9m
€73–275
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
6h 44m
€135–297

Basel to Weimar by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 607.3 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

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