The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Trains per day
73
Distance
690 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 73 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Basel SBB every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 690 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus11:5710h53Berlin Hbf22:50Basel, Bahnhof£441One-way1 change
FlixTrain · FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:5712h53Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)22:50Basel, Bahnhof£601One-way2 changes
ICE 27322:589h50Berlin Hbf8:48Basel SBB£641One-way0 changes
ICE 1540 · ICE 10123:5110h57Berlin Hbf10:48Basel SBB£641One-way1 change
ICE 940 · ICE 711:477h34Berlin Hbf19:21Basel SBB£731One-way1 change
ICE 37310:377h11Berlin Hbf17:48Basel SBB£1461One-way0 changes
ICE 37310:377h11Berlin Hbf17:48Basel SBB£2031One-way0 changes
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · ICE 10911:377h11Berlin Hbf18:48Basel SBB£2031One-way2 changes
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · ICE 10911:377h11Berlin Hbf18:48Basel SBB£1111One-way2 changes
ICE 37714:377h11Berlin Hbf21:48Basel SBB£2031One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £34.
Distance: 690 km
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Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 377 | Delayed 13:07 14:37Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 20:01 20:01Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 377 | Delayed 13:07 14:37Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 20:01 20:01Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 846+ EC 9 | Delayed 14:17 15:47Berlin Hbf | 7h23 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 846 · ECE 9 | Delayed 14:17 15:47Berlin Hbf | 7h23 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE4+ ICE 1139+ EC 9 | 15:54 Berlin Hbf | 7h16 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
3177 · ICE 1139 · ECE 9 | On time 15:54 Berlin Hbf | 7h16 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1139 · ECE 9 | On time 16:00 Berlin Hbf | 7h10 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 379 | 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 23:47 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 379 | 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 23:47 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 937 · IC 60403 | On time 19:05 Berlin Hbf | 11h16 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 · IC 60403 | On time 19:47 Berlin Hbf | 10h34 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 60408 | On time 20:48 Berlin Hbf | 10h33 | 7:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60408 | On time 20:48 Berlin Hbf | 10h33 | 7:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 408 | 20:48 Berlin Hbf | 10h33 | 7:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 699+ IC 60403 | On time 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 | On time 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 840+ IC 60471 | 21:47 Berlin Hbf | 10h34 | 8:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 273 | Delayed 23:32 Berlin Hbf | 9h09 | 6:48 6:48Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 23:32 Berlin Hbf | 9h16 | 8:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 273 | Delayed 23:32 Berlin Hbf | 9h09 | 6:48 6:48Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 101 | On time 23:51 Berlin Hbf | 10h57 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
ICE 277 | On time 4:34 Berlin Hbf | 7h14 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 4:34 Berlin Hbf | 7h14 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 | 5:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 946 · ICE 71 | On time 5:35 Berlin Hbf | 7h46 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 946 · ICE 71 | On time 5:35 Berlin Hbf | 7h46 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 103 | 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h12 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 701 · ICE 2593 · ICE 71 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 701 · ICE 2593 · ICE 71 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 701 · ICE 2593 · ICE 71 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:31 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:31 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | Delayed 5:23 7:01Berlin Hbf | 7h47 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | Delayed 5:23 7:01Berlin Hbf | 7h47 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:23 Berlin Hbf | 7h25 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h12 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
ICE 944+ EC 5 | 7:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE4+ ICE 1131+ EC 5 | 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 7h29 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1131+ EC 5 | On time 8:00 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1131 · ECE 5 | On time 8:00 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 371 | On time 8:31 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 15:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 371 | On time 8:31 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 15:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 9:24 Berlin Hbf | 7h24 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 9:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 9:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 9:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h12 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 | On time 9:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h12 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 942 · ICE 73 | On time 9:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 17:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 942 · ICE 73 | On time 9:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 17:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:57 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 12h53 | 22:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 1073 · ICE 73 | On time 10:01 Berlin Hbf | 7h20 | 17:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:24 Berlin Hbf | 7h24 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 | On time 11:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 19:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 | On time 11:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 19:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE4+ ICE 1135 · ICE 7 | On time 11:55 Berlin Hbf | 7h26 | 19:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 11:57 Berlin Hbf | 10h53 | 22:50 Basel, Bahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 1135 · ICE 7 | On time 12:02 Berlin Hbf | 7h19 | 19:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 375 | On time 12:31 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 19:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 | On time 12:31 Berlin Hbf | 7h17 | 19:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 13:24 Berlin Hbf | 7h24 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 13:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 13:27 Berlin Hbf | 7h21 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 13:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 13:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 848 · ICE 75 | On time 13:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 21:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 848 · ICE 75 | On time 13:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h34 | 21:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 756 · ICE 377 | On time 13:56 Berlin Hbf | 7h52 | 21:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 756 · ICE 377 | On time 13:56 Berlin Hbf | 7h52 | 21:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 377 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 21:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 377 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 21:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 690 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 690 km |
Average train duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 21:28 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
FlixTrain
FlixTrain GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit)
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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