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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Basel. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Berlin to Basel?

The distance between Berlin and Basel is 714 km. The road distance is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Berlin to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Basel bus from?

Berlin to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Basel?

The best way to get from Berlin to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 240 and takes 7h 17m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Berlin to Basel bus arrive?

Berlin to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Berlin to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Basel is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Berlin to Basel.

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

Book your Berlin to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Berlin to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Berlin to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
4h 18m
CHF 41–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
14h 20m
CHF 34–56
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
7h 17m
CHF 60–240
Night train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
10h 3m
CHF 60–250
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 33m
CHF 60–169
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 53m
CHF 83–291
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 32m
CHF 53–284
Train via S Südkreuz Bhf
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
11h 29m
CHF 55–249
Drive 842 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Baselcar 842 km
7h 44m
CHF 132–191
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Baselrideshare 840.1 km
10h 5m
CHF 57

Berlin to Basel by train

74Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.2 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–130 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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