How to get from Berlin to Basel

Travel between Berlin, Germany and Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Germany enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Basel from Berlin?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Basel, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 28/11/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Basel from Berlin.

The current restriction level for returning to Berlin, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Berlin, Germany from Basel, Switzerland?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Berlin from Basel?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Which rules do I need to follow in Berlin, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 28/11/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Berlin from Basel here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Basel including taking a coach, flight or train.

The cheapest way from Berlin to Basel is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £37 compared to other travel options to Basel:

A coach journey is usually £25 less than a journey to Basel by plane, which costs on average £63 for the same trip.

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Basel costing on average £48.

The quickest way to travel from Berlin to Basel 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, going by coach can take 14 h 25 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Basel by train can take on average 7 h 17 min.

The Berlin to Basel distance is approximately 428 miles (691 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Basel is:

• 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Basel from Berlin 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 board their coach from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Basel.
• Most travellers catch their flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in 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 take a coach from Berlin to Basel with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for £37 with Flixbus from Berlin to Basel.
• You can take a flight from Berlin to Basel with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for £63 with easyJet from Berlin to Basel.
• You can travel by train between Berlin and Basel with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Basel tickets for £48 on Omio.

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

• You can find direct coaches per day to take to Basel with.
• You can find direct flights per day to Basel with.
• You'll find direct train services to Basel with Deutsche Bahn with around 8 direct trains every day.

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 journey.

Before travelling from Berlin to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £37 one way for this trip.
• The price of a plane ticket is on average £63 one way for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket for this journey is on average £48 one way.

But we recommend booking Berlin to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.