How to get from Berlin to Basel

International travel from Berlin, Germany to Basel, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel if travelling from Berlin?

Conditions of entry:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What measures do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

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.

Is my journey back to Berlin from Basel restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Berlin from Basel?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Berlin, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

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:

• Around 8 trains per day.

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:

• Most travellers take a coach from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Basel, Bahnhof.
• Most travellers who book a plane ticket from Berlin to Basel depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Most travellers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Basel:

• You can travel between Berlin and Basel by coach with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £32 with Flixbus from Berlin to Basel.
• You can travel by plane from Berlin to Basel with easyJet, and you can find easyJet Berlin to Basel tickets for £23 on Omio.
• You can take a train from Berlin to Basel with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for £26 with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Basel.

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Basel with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct flights per day to take to Basel with.
• You can find 8 direct trains per day to Basel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | Nightjet.

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:

• Coach tickets cost on average £32 one way.
• Plane tickets cost £23 one way on average.
• Train tickets cost £26 one way on average.

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.