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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    7h 1m
    €150–950

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    10h 6m
    €45–130

  3. Drive 843.1 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar car 843.1 km
    7h 41m
    €149–215

  4. Fly from Basel

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane BSL - BER
    4h 21m
    €61–262

  5. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Berlin Hbftrain train Ice
    9h 10m
    €156–528

  6. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane ZRH - BER
    5h 30m
    €89–314

  7. Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train
    3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane STR - BER
    6h
    €135–435

Basel to Berlin by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–550 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) every 4 hours.

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