The distance between Berlin and Basel is around 865km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 5m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Berlin to Basel by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Basel → Berlin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Basel Bad Bf.
There are several options for getting from Berlin to Basel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 175 ($180) and will take around 7h 5m.
The distance between Berlin and Basel is around 865km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 689km (428 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Berlin and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Basel is to take the train which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx CHF 175 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 175 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Basel. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Basel with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 7h 5m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Berlin and Basel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Berlin and Basel. We recommend that you take the train to Basel Bad Bf. instead which will take 7h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Basel. We recommend that you take the train to Basel Bad Bf. instead which will take 7h 5m.
The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Basel. The distance is around 865km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around CHF 175 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 7h 5m | CHF 175($180) | hourly | 895km (556 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | CHF 170($175) | on demand | 865km (537 miles) |
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The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.