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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Basel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Basel?

The distance between Potsdam and Basel is 736 km. The road distance is 814.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Potsdam to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Basel?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Potsdam to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Basel is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Potsdam to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Potsdam to Basel 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, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
4h 41m
CHF 53–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
14h 24m
CHF 48–99
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 / ...
8h 26m
CHF 55–227
Night train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
11h 37m
CHF 63–263
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h
CHF 68–173
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 49m
CHF 113–337
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
8h 53m
CHF 63–272
Drive 814.4 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Baselcar 814.4 km
7h 23m
CHF 132–190

Potsdam to Basel by train

120Weekly Trains

8h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.3 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhouse 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–85 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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