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Compare train and bus for Basel to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł186 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł186, while a bus costs an average of zł189.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
zł186 Average price Cheapest | zł189 Average price |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Erfurt
How to get from Basel to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain12:30 PM5h37Basel Bad Bhf6:07 PMErfurt Hbfzł1491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain12:30 PM5h37Basel Bad Bhf6:07 PMErfurt Hbfzł1491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1209+ICE 527 · ICE 9326:00 AM5h08EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:08 AMErfurt Hbfzł40871One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+FlixTrain10:40 AM7h27Basel, Bahnhof6:07 PMErfurt Hbfzł1741One-way1 transfer
- ICE 108 · ICE 59811:16 AM5h11Basel SBB4:27 PMErfurt Hbfzł5811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 200 · ICE 6909:16 AM5h11Basel SBB2:27 PMErfurt Hbfzł5811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain8:05 AM8h02Basel, Bahnhof4:07 PMErfurt Hbfzł1721One-way1 transfer
- LH1209+ICE 15596:00 AM7h41EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg1:41 PMErfurt Hbfzł40541One-way1 transfer
- LH1203+ICE 1519 · ICE 59610:35 AM7h52EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg6:27 PMErfurt Hbfzł40541One-way2 transfers
- LH1203+ICE 721 · ICE 59610:35 AM7h52EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg6:27 PMErfurt Hbfzł40541One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Erfurt:
A train is zł2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Erfurt costing on average zł189.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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