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Compare bus and train for Basel to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Basel to Erlangen:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Erlangen costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€96) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.64 (€-15.98). The journey takes 5h 33m versus 4h 13m 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 Erlangen
How to get from Basel to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM10h15Basel, Bahnhof1:55 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM10h15Basel, Bahnhof1:55 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 106 · IC 21631:16 PM5h22Basel SBB6:38 PMErlangen station$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 278 · ICE 569 · 89687 · 49962:16 PM5h39Basel SBB7:55 PMErlangen station$581One-way3 transfers
- ICE 370 · ICE 567 · 88621 · 499412:16 PM5h39Basel SBB5:55 PMErlangen station$611One-way3 transfers
- ECE 4 · ICE 725 · 49282:46 PM5h40Basel SBB8:26 PMErlangen station$651One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM10h16Basel, Bahnhof1:01 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM12h05Basel, Bahnhof8:10 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM11h10Basel, Bahnhof6:15 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Erlangen:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Erlangen costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Erlangen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erlangen by train.
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