What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €90.

How far is it from Basel to Berlin?

The distance between Basel and Berlin is 413 km. The road distance is 431.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Berlin?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Basel to Berlin, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Berlin?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 36m.

Can I drive from Basel to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Berlin is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Basel to Berlin.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2558+ hotels available in Berlin.

Basel to Berlin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Berlin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 2m
€69–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gütersloh central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1338
8h 36m
€34–61
Drive 431.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 431.2 km
3h 47m
€61–89
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
6h 28m
€108–280
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Lippstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Berlin Südkreuztrain Flx10
7h 7m
€57–116

Basel to Berlin by bus and train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.8 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gütersloh central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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