What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Berlin is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Berlin?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Berlin?

The distance between Basel and Berlin is 413 km. The road distance is 431.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin without a car is to train via Wolfsburg which takes 3h 57m and costs €100 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Berlin?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Basel to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Berlin bus from?

Basel to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Berlin train from?

Basel to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Berlin?

The best way to get from Basel to Berlin is to train via Wolfsburg which takes 3h 57m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Berlin bus arrive?

Basel to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Berlin train arrive?

Basel to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Berlin is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Basel to Berlin.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2663+ hotels available in Berlin.

Basel to Berlin - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Wolfsburg
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 57m
€101–311
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 41m
€41–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
8h 3m
€44–74
Drive 431.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 431.2 km
3h 48m
€62–90
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
6h 11m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
7h 21m

Basel to Berlin by bus and train

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Distance: 412.8 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Berlin Hbf via Oelde, Bielefeld Hbf, and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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