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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Basel is to night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 3m.

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 40m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 240.

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 S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Basel?

The distance between Potsdam and Basel is 737 km. The road distance is 810.5 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 which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 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 Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Basel is 811 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Potsdam to Basel.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Potsdam to Basel by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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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 40m
CHF 62–237
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
12h 3m
CHF 48–123
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 143–567
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
15h 29m
CHF 66–120
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 59m
CHF 87–294
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 Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 43m
CHF 119–408
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
10h 52m
CHF 124–161
Drive 810.5 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Baselcar 810.5 km
7h 27m
CHF 133–191

Potsdam to Basel by train

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Distance: 737.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 140–550 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhouse once daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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