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 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 29m.

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 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Mulhouse and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Basel?

The distance between Potsdam and Basel is 737 km. The road distance is 813.9 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 21m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Potsdam to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Basel bus from?

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

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 21m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 29m.

Where does the Potsdam to Basel bus arrive?

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

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 24m to drive from Potsdam to Basel.

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

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

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

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 39m
CHF 63–217
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
12h 6m
CHF 48–123
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 21m
CHF 153–551
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
15h 29m
CHF 61–105
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
5h 58m
CHF 82–278
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 43m
CHF 106–308
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
8h 53m
CHF 153–371
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
10h 51m
CHF 123–159
Drive 813.9 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Baselcar 813.9 km
7h 24m
CHF 130–187

Potsdam to Basel by train

137Weekly Trains

8h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.2 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhouse once daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–95 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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