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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Basel to Erfurt:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Erfurt costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
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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.
4:40 PM11h05Basel3:45 AMErfurt$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:40 PM11h05Basel3:45 AMErfurt$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:40 PM11h05Basel3:45 AMErfurt$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:40 PM11h05Basel2:45 AMErfurt$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Erfurt:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Erfurt costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- 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 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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