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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to fly which costs €45 - €180 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €45 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Berlin?

The distance between Basel and Berlin is 714 km. The road distance is 843.1 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 7h 13m and costs €120 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Basel to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Berlin train from?

Basel to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or fly from Basel to Berlin?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €150 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Berlin train arrive?

Basel to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Berlin is 843 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Basel to Berlin.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Berlin?

Book your Basel to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Berlin.

Basel to Berlin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Berlin by plane, train, night train, or car

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

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
4h 18m
€46–178
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
7h 13m
€120–150
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 6m
€65–280
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 843.1 km
7h 41m
€145–209
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
5h 28m
€77–216
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
6h 4m
€122–315
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
7h 37m
€190–288

Basel to Berlin by train

49Weekly Trains

7h 13mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 714.2 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

easyJet, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–150 and the journey takes 7h 13m.

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