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 €45 - €170 and takes 4h 39m.

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 36m and costs €120 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Germany. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

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 S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Germany?

The distance between Basel and Germany is 401 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 31m and costs €65 - €200.

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 bus from?

Basel to Germany bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

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, bus or fly from Basel to Germany?

The best way to get from Basel to Germany is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Germany bus arrive?

Basel to Germany bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

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 40m to drive from Basel to Germany.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Germany?

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Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Germany.

Basel to Germany - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Germany by train, plane, bus, 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 47m
€107–238
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
4h 39m
€46–167
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to S Ostbahnhoftrain 12
7h 31m
€65–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Berlin Alexanderplatzbus N13
13h 5m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 13m
€71–274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3h 47m
€132–289
Fly Basel to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 36m
€120–264
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
4h 2m
€103–279
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 45m
€58–181
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 843.1 km
7h 40m
€144–208

Basel to Germany by train

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Distance: 400.9 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 €60–190 and the journey takes 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Berlin Alexanderplatz via Frankfurt central train station in around 13h 5m.

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