How to travel from Basel to Berlin

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Basel to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $62.

Distance: 429 miles (691 km)

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$120

Average price

$222

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$64

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Cheapest

8h 16m

Average total duration

7h 46m

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30m

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6h 19m

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3h 19m

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3h 0m

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11h 33m

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11h 3m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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easyJet

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FlixBus

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from Basel to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:30 PM8h13
    Basel Bad Bhf
    8:43 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:30 PM8h13
    Basel Bad Bhf
    8:43 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21189
    7:25 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $2231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:30 PM8h29
    Basel Bad Bhf
    8:59 PMBerlin Hbf
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:40 AM10h03
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:43 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:40 AM10h19
    Basel, Bahnhof
    8:59 PMBerlin Hbf
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU25186
    3:05 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3071One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1944+KLMKL1779
    10:15 AM6h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:40 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $4411One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1944+KLMKL1781
    10:15 AM8h05
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    6:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $4411One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Basel to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Berlin, 81,63% 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 Basel to Berlin 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 Basel to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Basel to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Berlin including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Berlin is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Berlin costing on average $37 (€30).

A train is $30 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Berlin costing on average $62 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 57m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

The distance from Basel to Berlin is approximately 429 miles (691 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Berlin is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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