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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Basel will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 6 trains that leave Erfurt for Basel on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain
ICE 9590 · ICE 105
ICE 595 · ECE 5
ICE 1654 · ICE 279
ICE 1652 · ICE 371
FlixTrain
ICE 1654 · ICE 279
ICE 1652 · ICE 371+
S6
ICE 1652 · ICE 371
ICE 595 · ECE 5Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Basel:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Basel costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
The journey is about 34m faster (5h 34m by train vs 6h 8m by car) and roughly $106 (€86) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 (€60) vs $181 (€146)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Basel trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1654 · ICE 279 | On time 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 5h32 | 1:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 105 | On time 8:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 5h58 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ECE 5 | On time 9:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 5h54 | 3:24 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 371+ S6 | On time 10:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 5h35 | 3:51 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 371 | Delayed 10:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 5h37 | 1:54 PM 1:54 PMBasel SBB | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 11:47 AM Erfurt Hbf | 5h25 | 5:12 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Erfurt to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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