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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Potsdam is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Potsdam?

The distance between Basel and Potsdam is 927 km. The road distance is 814.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €130 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Basel to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Potsdam train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Potsdam train arrive?

Basel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Potsdam is 815 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Basel to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Basel to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Potsdam by train, 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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
7h 53m
€132–166
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 17m
€54–170
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 52m
€71–275
Drive 814.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Potsdamcar 814.7 km
7h 20m
€140–202
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 / ...
8h 23m
€192–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 27m
€85–208
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 3m
€130–307
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 5m
€149–323

Basel to Potsdam by train

49Weekly Trains

7h 53mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 927.4 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Potsdam, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–150 and the journey takes 7h 13m.

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