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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Basel SBB | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hauptbahnhof | Basel Bad Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Basel SBB | No tags | |||||
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Basel Bad Station | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Basel SBB | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 7 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Basel?
Berlin
- AAm Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
- BSeegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
- CEuropaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
- D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - EHildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
- FKarolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Basel 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 Berlin to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Basel start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Basel?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Basel is 7h 14m, covering a distance of 427 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 5m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Basel route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Basel?
The earliest train from Berlin to Basel departs at 09:57. And the latest train departs at 14:04.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Basel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Basel was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £32To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £32 to £61 for a train ticket from Berlin to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-13.
What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Basel?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Berlin and Basel is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £38 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Basel, choose the train, as it will take you from Berlin to Basel in about 7h 14m – that's the fastest way to get there!
