The average train between Potsdam and Basel takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Potsdam to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Basel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Potsdam to Basel train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Basel train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
The distance between Potsdam and Basel is 665.9 km. The road distance is 922 km.
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 21m.