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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. 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 $60, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m 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 |  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 Erlangen to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Basel:
A bus is $67 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Basel costing on average $127 (€108).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€108) compared to roughly $96 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31 (-€26). The journey takes 5h 40m versus 4h 54m 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 Erlangen to Basel
How to get from Erlangen to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:25 PM 9h25 Erlangen 2:50 AM Basel $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:25 PM 9h25 Erlangen 2:50 AM Basel $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:25 PM 9h25 Erlangen 2:50 AM Basel $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Basel:
A bus is $67 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Basel costing on average $127 (€108).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
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