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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Weimar is to train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 5h 50m.

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 7m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Weimar?

The distance between Basel and Weimar is 604 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 50m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 50m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Weimar bus arrive?

Basel to Weimar bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB 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 7m to drive from Basel to Weimar.

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

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Where can I stay near Weimar?

There are 962+ 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 Hbftrain 12N
5h 50m
€60–139
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 54m
€50–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Weimar central train stationbus N3205 / ...
9h 15m
Drive 580.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Weimarcar 580.9 km
5h 7m
€99–143
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
7h 49m
€136–360
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 50m
€126–311
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 39m
€139–337
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 41m
€75–275
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 52m
€133–266

Basel to Weimar by train

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Distance: 603.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 daily. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 15m.

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