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 35 - SFr 75 and takes 15h 40m.

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 44m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.

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 SBB via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 23m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 15h 40m.

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?

Book your Potsdam to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Potsdam to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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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 44m
CHF 48–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
15h 40m
CHF 38–73
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 23m
CHF 55–306
Night train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
11h 37m
CHF 63–253
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 67–172
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport, bus
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 bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 18m
CHF 90–294
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
8h 53m
CHF 63–256
Drive 813.9 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Baselcar 813.9 km
7h 24m
CHF 127–184

Potsdam to Basel by train

130Weekly Trains

8h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.2 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhouse once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 12h 25m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 4 times a week.

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