How to get from Berlin to Basel
- 687 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 43m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 43m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 687 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
687 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €49Reading date not recorded | 7h 43m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €60Reading date not recorded | 12h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€49Reading date not recorded7h 43m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€60Reading date not recorded12h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Frankfurttrain
Deutsche Bahn·4h 11m - 2Frankfurt → Baselbus
FlixBus·3h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Berlin to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€28November 2026
€28Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Basel works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Berlin to Frankfurt, about 4h 11m. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by FlixBus bus on to Basel (3h 8m). In total it's roughly €49 over 7h 43m, 1 transfer.
Berlin to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 7h 43m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Berlin to Basel?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Berlin to Basel?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Basel from Berlin?
About 687 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Basel?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026