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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs SFr 20 - SFr 90 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Weimar and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Weimar station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Weimar central train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Basel Sbb via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Weimar to Basel?

The distance between Weimar and Basel is 597 km. The road distance is 574 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Weimar to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Weimar to Basel train from?

Weimar to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Weimar to Basel?

The best way to get from Weimar to Basel is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Weimar to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Weimar to Basel train arrive?

Weimar to Basel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Basel is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Weimar to Basel.

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

Book your Weimar to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Weimar 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 Erfurt Hbf to Basel SbbEc
7h 16m
CHF 79–131
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to FrankfurtFlx10
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad BfFlx10
7h 39m
CHF 20–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN3205
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
10h 10m
CHF 38–58
Drive 574 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Basel574 km
5h 17m
CHF 94–135
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)LEJ - BSL
7h 16m
CHF 135–364
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 62–176
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 48m
CHF 143–355
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 7m
CHF 128–309
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
6h 50m
CHF 133–408

Weimar to Basel by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.4 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel Sbb 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 75–110 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weimar central train station to Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 10m.

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