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 €70 - €220 and takes 5h 18m.

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 18m and costs €70 - €220.

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 - €700.

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 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 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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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Potsdam by train, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
7h 42m
€157–695
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 18m
€70–215
Drive 814.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Potsdamcar 814.3 km
7h 20m
€141–204
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
8h 12m
€149–692
Train via S Ostbahnhof
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 15m
€302–879
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdamcar
10h 55m
€132–178
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
€96–314
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
6h 47m
€144–475

Basel to Potsdam by train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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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 €150–700 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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