You can get from Berlin to Basel by train, bus or flight.
To get from Berlin to Basel on 23 May we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 428 miles (691 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £23 - £32 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • £23 • 1 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £23 • 1 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 428 miles (691 km) by coach, flight or train from Berlin to Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as £23. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight or train from Berlin to Basel.
International travel from Berlin, Germany to Basel, Switzerland is: Fully open.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 09/05/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Basel from Berlin.
The restriction level for your return to Berlin, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.
Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of reentry into Germany:
You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 21/05/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Berlin from Basel closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 ways to travel to Basel from Berlin including taking a coach, flight or train.
The cheapest way from Berlin to Basel is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around £23 compared to other travel options to Basel:
A flight journey is usually £9 less than a journey to Basel by coach, which costs on average £32 for the same trip.
A flight journey is usually £3 less than a journey to Basel by train, which costs on average £26 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Basel from Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 14 h 50 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 6 h 54 min on average.
The Berlin to Basel distance is approximately 428 miles (691 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Basel is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin to Basel as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Berlin to Basel:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Basel with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this trip.
When planning your trip to Basel from Berlin, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Berlin to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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