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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Potsdam is to night train which costs €50 - €140 and takes 10h 45m.

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 21m and costs €55 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Mulhouse and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Potsdam?

The distance between Basel and Potsdam is 870 km. The road distance is 814.3 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 42m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Basel to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Potsdam bus from?

Basel to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

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.

Train or bus from Basel to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Basel to Potsdam is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Potsdam bus arrive?

Basel to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Potsdam is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Basel to Potsdam.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
7h 42m
€150–326
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 45m
€50–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326
15h 20m
€80–128
Drive 814.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Potsdamcar 814.3 km
7h 20m
€147–212
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 12 / ...
7h 59m
€149–326
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdamcar
10h 55m
€132–178
Fly from Basel, train
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 21m
€57–254
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 30m
€95–281
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 1m
€139–505

Basel to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 869.8 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €140–320 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mulhouse to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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