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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Basel is to train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Basel?

The distance between Erfurt and Basel is 578 km. The road distance is 557.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 120.

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

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 5h 34m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Basel bus from?

Erfurt to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Basel train from?

Erfurt to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Basel?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Basel is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Erfurt to Basel bus arrive?

Erfurt to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Basel train arrive?

Erfurt to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Basel is 557 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Erfurt to Basel.

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

Book your Erfurt to Basel train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Erfurt to Basel bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Erfurt to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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 Erfurt Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 12N
5h 34m
CHF 19–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 50m
Drive 557.1 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Baselcar 557.1 km
5h 14m
CHF 87–126
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 52m
CHF 125–285
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 40m
CHF 45–231
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central Stationtrain FlixTrain FLX10
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
6h 56m
CHF 43–323
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 7m
CHF 109–269
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
6h 42m
CHF 125–336
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 45m
CHF 58–220

Erfurt to Basel by train

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Distance: 578.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel Bad Bf twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–85 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 7h 50m.

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