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 25 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 25m.

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 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

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 25m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Basel?

The distance between Erlangen and Basel is 486 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 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 44m.

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 12m 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, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Erlangen to Basel by train, bus, night train, 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 Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 53m
CHF 54–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
7h 25m
CHF 25–56
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
10h 5m
CHF 70–288
Drive 436.6 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Basel436.6 km
4h 12m
CHF 70–101
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
6h
CHF 60–178
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)NUE - BSL
5h 44m
CHF 70–228
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4h 28m
CHF 147–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 146–332
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 52m
CHF 157–341
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 33m
CHF 149–363
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
5h 55m
CHF 119–329

Erlangen to Basel by train

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Distance: 485.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–50 and the journey takes 6h.

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