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 €50 - €220 and takes 4h 17m.

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 39m and costs €110 - €280.

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 Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

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 via Berlin Hbf which takes 7h 8m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 via Berlin Hbf which takes 7h 8m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Germany bus arrive?

Basel to Germany bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Basel to Germany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Germany is 843 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Basel to Germany.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Germany?

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3h 48m
€138–382
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
4h 17m
€51–218
Train via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
7h 8m
€156–670
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Alexanderplatzbus 070 / ...
15h 30m
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 843.1 km
7h 41m
€146–211
Fly Basel to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 39m
€116–280
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3h 54m
€121–289
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
4h 43m
€61–218
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
7h 27m
€300–887
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 38m
€148–670

Basel to Germany by train

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Distance: 262.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €150–700 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Berlin Alexanderplatz via Dresden and Dresden central station in around 15h 30m.

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