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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Basel is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Nuremberg central bus station and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Basel SBB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Basel?

The distance between Erlangen and Basel is 499 km. The road distance is 437 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Erlangen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Basel bus from?

Erlangen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Basel?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Erlangen to Basel bus arrive?

Erlangen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Erlangen to Basel train arrive?

Erlangen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Basel is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Erlangen to Basel.

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

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

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

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Erlangen to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Erlangen to Basel 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 Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
5h 47m
CHF 72–167
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N401 / ...
7h 50m
CHF 35–55
Drive 437 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Baselcar 437 km
4h 14m
CHF 74–106
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
6h 20m
CHF 96–288
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
6h 50m
CHF 92–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h
CHF 58–63
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 31m
CHF 149–373
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 49m
CHF 155–372
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 50m
CHF 151–357
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 29m
CHF 123–264
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 5m
CHF 153–383

Erlangen to Basel by train

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Distance: 498.8 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Basel SBB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Basel SBB via Nuremberg central bus station and Freiburg in around 7h 50m.

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