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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. 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 bus costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Erfurt:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Erfurt costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 5h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 PM 10h05 Basel 3:45 AM Erfurt €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:40 PM 10h05 Basel 3:45 AM Erfurt €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:40 PM 10h05 Basel 3:45 AM Erfurt €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:40 PM 10h05 Basel 2:45 AM Erfurt €111 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Erfurt:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Erfurt costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 to go to Erfurt by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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