How to travel from Berlin to Basel

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Berlin to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $87.

Distance: 429 miles (691 km)

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Driving

$98

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$195

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$65

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$244

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 17m

Average total duration

7h 47m

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6h 12m

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3h 12m

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11h 54m

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11h 24m

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9h 8m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.1kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Basel is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Basel:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Basel costing on average $98 (€79).

A bus is $130 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Basel costing on average $195 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 11h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Basel including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Basel

How to get from Berlin to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:04 AM7h08
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:04 AM7h08
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:04 AM7h08
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:57 AM7h15
    Berlin Hbf
    5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 279
    6:29 AM7h19
    Berlin Hbf
    1:48 PMBasel SBB
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 946 · ICE 71
    5:28 AM7h53
    Berlin Hbf
    1:21 PMBasel SBB
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1782+Air FranceKL2007+Air France HopKL2043
    7:15 PM38h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $20901One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1782+Air FranceKL2003+Air France HopKL2043
    7:15 PM38h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $20901One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1782 · KL1411+Air France HopKL2043
    7:15 PM38h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $20901One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Basel, 76,67% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Basel including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Basel is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Basel:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Basel costing on average $98 (€79).

A bus is $130 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Basel costing on average $195 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 11h 24m.

The distance from Berlin to Basel is approximately 429 miles (691 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Basel is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Basel as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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