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 €27 - €110 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 - €180.

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 four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Berlin?

The distance between Basel and Berlin is 895 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 7m and costs €55 - €500.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 7h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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 train which takes 7h 7m and costs €55 - €500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 4h 16m.

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 37m to drive from Basel to Berlin.

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

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Berlin.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Berlin by train, night train, 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 Basel Bad Bf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
7h 7m
€55–500
Train via Halle (Saale)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to HalleFlx10
2. Take the train from Halle to Berlin HbfFlx10
8h 15m
€27–108
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin HbfNj
10h 39m
€65–280
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlin843.1 km
7h 37m
€145–209
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
4h 16m
€46–178
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf11 / ...
7h 36m
€60–220
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
5h 27m
€62–204
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
5h 24m
€98–314
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
6h 7m
€104–326

Basel to Berlin by train

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Distance: 895 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) 5 times a day.

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