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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to night train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 10h 24m.

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 21m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Berlin?

The distance between Basel and Berlin is 842 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 1m and costs €150 - €900.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbf takes 7h 1m including transfers and departs every two 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 SBB station.

Train or fly from Basel to Berlin?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €150 - €900. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Berlin train arrive?

Basel to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf 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?

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Berlin.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Berlin by train, bus, 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 SBB to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
7h 1m
€150–900
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
10h 24m
€45–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
13h 58m
€118–205
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 843.1 km
7h 41m
€150–216
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
4h 21m
€61–248
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 30m
€89–307
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
5h 52m
€135–376

Basel to Berlin by train

105Weekly Trains

7h 1mAverage Duration

€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 €150–420 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 3 hours.

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