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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 43m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€42 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Erfurt
Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Erfurt.
There are 2 travel options from Basel to Erfurt: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Erfurt is a train with an average price of $27 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€32) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Basel and Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 5 h 13 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h 40 min.
The distance from Basel to Erfurt is approximately 282 miles (455 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Erfurt is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to Erfurt as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Erfurt:
- Most travelers board their train from Basel SBB and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Erfurt:
- FlixBus can get you to Erfurt by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Basel to Erfurt for $35 (€32) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Erfurt by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Basel to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $27 (€24).
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and Erfurt.
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