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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 30m.

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 13m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Basel?

The distance between Erlangen and Basel is 499 km. The road distance is 436.6 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 55m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 55m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Erlangen to Basel bus arrive?

Erlangen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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 13m 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Erlangen to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 20 / ...
5h 55m
CHF 51–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
7h 30m
CHF 24–56
Drive 436.6 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Baselcar 436.6 km
4h 13m
CHF 71–103
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 80–248
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 20 / ...
6h 5m
CHF 51–158
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 28m
CHF 119–319
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 10m
CHF 142–322
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 52m
CHF 134–293
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 33m
CHF 154–364
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 36m
CHF 104–339

Erlangen to Basel by train

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Distance: 498.6 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–50 and the journey takes 6h.

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