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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Germany is to fly which costs €40 - €230 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Germany is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €130 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Germany. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Germany?

The distance between Basel and Germany is 263 km. The road distance is 843.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Germany without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Basel to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Germany train from?

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

Train or fly from Basel to Germany?

The best way to get from Basel to Germany is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Germany train arrive?

Basel to Germany train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Germany is 843 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Basel to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2560+ hotels available in Germany.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Germany by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
3h 47m
€131–291
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BSL - HAM
4h 14m
€41–228
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to S Ostbahnhof12 / ...
7h 30m
€107–268
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin OstbahnhofNj
10h 54m
€72–280
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlin843.1 km
7h 37m
€145–209
Fly Basel to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3h 37m
€130–274
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
4h 2m
€113–249
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
4h 46m
€45–158
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 43m
€62–223

Basel to Germany by train

73Weekly Trains

7h 30mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to S Ostbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 7h 26m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA) 4 times a day.

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