How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Berlin start from PEN 88. The average price for this train route is around PEN 147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basel to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Basel to Berlin is 7h 23m, covering a distance of 425 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 9m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Basel to Berlin route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Berlin?

The earliest train from Basel to Berlin departs at 08:44. And the latest train departs at 12:30.

Train Basel to Berlin from PEN 49 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 7 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:30	Basel Bad Station	16h 25m	04:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	21:16	Basel SBB	10h 6m	07:22	Berlin Central Station	Fastest
	21:16	Basel SBB	10h 6m	07:22	Berlin Central Station	No tags
	21:16	Basel SBB	10h 6m	07:22	Berlin Central Station	No tags
	21:16	Basel SBB	10h 6m	07:22	Berlin Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 8 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30	Basel Bad Station	9h 30m	22:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	12:30	Basel Bad Station	9h 23m	21:53	Berlin Südkreuz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:40	Basel SBB	11h 20m	22:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:40	Basel SBB	11h 13m	21:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:40	Basel SBB	11h 20m	22:00	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 9 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:05	Basel SBB	16h 32m	17:37	Berlin Südkreuz	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 43m	17:53	Berlin Südkreuz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 50m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:05	Basel SBB	16h 15m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Basel SBB	14h 25m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 10 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:05	Basel SBB	16h 15m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	21:16	Basel SBB	10h 6m	07:22	Berlin Central Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 50m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	21:16	Basel SBB	10h 6m	07:22	Berlin Central Station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:15	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	10h 45m	22:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 11 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 50m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	08:44	Basel Bad Station	7h 9m	15:53	Berlin Südkreuz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 43m	17:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	08:44	Basel Bad Station	7h 16m	16:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:44	Basel Bad Station	15h 31m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 12 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:44	Basel Bad Station	7h 16m	16:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	08:44	Basel Bad Station	7h 9m	15:53	Berlin Südkreuz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 50m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 43m	17:53	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:44	Basel Bad Station	15h 31m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Berlin on 13 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30	Basel Bad Station	7h 30m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	08:44	Basel Bad Station	7h 9m	15:53	Berlin Südkreuz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	13h 50m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:44	Basel Bad Station	7h 16m	16:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:45	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	12h 15m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 7 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 23mAverage duration

425 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 146 - PEN 709	Average duration17h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 88 - PEN 563	Average duration7h 23m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Berlin?

Basel

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Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

FlixTrain

3.2/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 88

DE train companies: Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Berlin by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Berlin start from PEN 88. The average price for this train route is around PEN 147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Basel to Berlin is 7h 23m, covering a distance of 425 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 9m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Berlin?
The earliest train from Basel to Berlin departs at 08:44. And the latest train departs at 12:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/05

PEN 133

06/05

PEN 231

Today

PEN 536

08/05

PEN 288

09/05

PEN 171

10/05

PEN 364

11/05

PEN 244

12/05

PEN 184

The cheapest trip from Basel to Berlin was searched and found on 5 May 2026 with a price of PEN 133

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Berlin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 133 to PEN 2,401 for a train ticket from Basel to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 171, which is on 2026-05-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Berlin?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time17h 40m	Avg pricePEN 218	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 23m	Avg pricePEN 147	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time8h 50m	Avg pricePEN 249	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Basel and Berlin is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost PEN 147 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from PEN 88. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Berlin, choose the train, as it will take you from Basel to Berlin in about 7h 23m – that's the fastest way to get there!