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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Germany is to night train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 10h 28m.

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 €120 - €340.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs €160 - €430.

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 which takes 7h 20m and costs €160 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof 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 bus ticket from Basel to Germany?

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Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2654+ hotels available in Germany.

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

There are 9 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 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
€160–389
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
10h 28m
€50–130
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
7h 20m
€167–427
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
Fly Basel to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 39m
€125–339
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 5m
€142–328
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
4h 17m
€66–228
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
4h 43m
€61–244
Drive 843.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 843.1 km
7h 41m
€149–215

Basel to Germany by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.7 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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €160–430 and the journey takes 7h 13m. 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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