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

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

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 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Berlin?

The distance between Basel and Berlin is 444 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 which takes 4h 36m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basel to Berlin, including transfers.

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.

Where does the Basel to Berlin train arrive?

Basel to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf 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 2691+ hotels available in Berlin.

Basel to Berlin - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Berlin by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 36m
€111–351
Drive 431.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Berlincar 431.2 km
3h 48m
€62–89
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 10m
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 19m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) flights

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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