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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to train via Halle (Saale) which costs €19 - €120 and takes 8h 15m.

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 16m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three 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 713 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 €45 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Bad Bf station.

Train or fly from Basel to Berlin?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €500 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 40m 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 2554+ hotels available in Berlin.

Basel to Berlin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and car

There are 9 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 16m
€46–166
Train via Halle (Saale)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Halletrain Flx10
2. Take the train from Halle to Berlin Hbftrain Flx10
8h 15m
€19–113
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
7h 13m
€45–500
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 40m
€146–211
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 27m
€68–182
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 10m
€105–321
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
6h 6m
€151–399
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 36m
€56–220

Basel to Berlin by train

64Weekly Trains

7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 713.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

easyJet, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–190 and the journey takes 7h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.

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