How to travel from Erlangen to Basel

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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 train with prices starting from €47. 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 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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€59

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Cheapest

€80

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 8m

Average total duration

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5h 38m

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4h 54m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Basel is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Basel:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Basel costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erlangen and Basel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erlangen to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Erlangen to Basel

How to get from Erlangen to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Erlangen to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 983 · IC 2166 · ICE 103
    7:09 AM5h39
    Erlangen station
    12:48 PMBasel SBB
    401One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 983 · IC 2166 · ICE 103
    7:09 AM5h39
    Erlangen station
    12:48 PMBasel SBB
    401One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 983 · IC 2166 · ICE 103
    7:09 AM5h39
    Erlangen station
    12:48 PMBasel SBB
    401One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4961 · IC 2168 · ICE 101
    5:02 AM5h46
    Erlangen station
    10:48 AMBasel SBB
    551One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 822 · ICE 277
    5:10 AM6h38
    Erlangen station
    11:48 AMBasel SBB
    801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4903 · ICE 728 · ICE 279
    7:29 AM6h19
    Erlangen station
    1:48 PMBasel SBB
    871One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 AM9h35
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    3:55 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM11h50
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM13h30
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    571One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Erlangen to Basel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erlangen and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Basel is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Basel:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Basel costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 49m.

The distance from Erlangen to Basel is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Basel is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Basel SBB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.

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