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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 45m.

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 50m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

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 SBB via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Central Station station and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Basel?

The distance between Erfurt and Basel is 581 km. The road distance is 557.7 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 25m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 120.

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

The train from Erfurt Central Station to Basel Bad Bf takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Basel train from?

Erfurt to Basel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Erfurt Central Station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Basel?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Basel is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Erfurt to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erfurt to Basel train arrive?

Erfurt to Basel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Basel is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Basel.

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 Central Station to Basel Bad Bftrain Flx10
5h 25m
CHF 16–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
8h 45m
CHF 37–57
Drive 557.7 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Baselcar 557.7 km
5h 13m
CHF 86–124
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 50m
CHF 123–295
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 43m
CHF 42–126
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central Stationtrain Flx10
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
6h 56m
CHF 55–323
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 9m
CHF 108–269
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 39m
CHF 120–343
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 118–363

Erfurt to Basel by train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.6 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Erfurt Central Station to Basel Bad Bf twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 45m.

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