How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Basel?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Basel start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Basel?

The average train journey time from Berlin to Basel is 7h 14m, covering a distance of 423 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 3m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Basel route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Basel?

The earliest train from Berlin to Basel departs at 09:18. And the latest train departs at 14:04.

Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Basel?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12256 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Basel?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Basel from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 11 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:08	Hauptbahnhof	20h 57m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	21:45	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	19h 26m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:55	Berlin Südkreuz	21h 10m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 12 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 53m	11:50	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
	10:04	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 7m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Hauptbahnhof	18h 33m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	09:57	Hauptbahnhof	7h 14m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:55	Berlin Südkreuz	21h 10m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 13 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 53m	11:50	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
	14:04	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 5m	21:09	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Hauptbahnhof	18h 33m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	13:57	Hauptbahnhof	7h 12m	21:09	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:55	Berlin Südkreuz	21h 10m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 14 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:57	Hauptbahnhof	10h 13m	22:10	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	10:04	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 7m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 53m	11:50	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	09:57	Hauptbahnhof	7h 14m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:04	Berlin Südkreuz	19h 1m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 15 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 53m	11:50	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
	14:04	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 5m	21:09	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Hauptbahnhof	18h 33m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	09:57	Hauptbahnhof	7h 14m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:04	Berlin Südkreuz	19h 1m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 16 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:57	Hauptbahnhof	10h 13m	22:10	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	10:04	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 7m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
	09:57	Hauptbahnhof	7h 14m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:04	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 6m	22:10	Basel SBB	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 51m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 18 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:08	Hauptbahnhof	20h 57m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
	10:04	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 7m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:55	Berlin Südkreuz	21h 10m	11:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	09:57	Hauptbahnhof	7h 14m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	15h 36m	17:11	Basel Bad Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 7 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 14mAverage duration

423 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£32 - £125	Average duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £121	Average duration7h 14m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£45 - £63	Average duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Basel?

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Train Companies

FlixTrain

3/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/512,309 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

CH train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Basel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Basel start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Basel?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Basel is 7h 14m, covering a distance of 423 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 3m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Basel route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Basel?
The earliest train from Berlin to Basel departs at 09:18. And the latest train departs at 14:04.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12256 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Basel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/03

£91

10/03

No data

Today

£41

12/03

£50

13/03

£67

14/03

£46

15/03

£96

16/03

£74

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Basel was searched and found on 11 Mar 2026 with a price of £41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Basel as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £41 to £96 for a train ticket from Berlin to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2026-03-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Basel?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time15h 50m	Avg price£44	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 14m	Avg price£36	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time8h 10m	Avg price£47	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Berlin and Basel is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £36 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Basel, choose the train, as it will take you from Berlin to Basel in about 7h 14m – that's the fastest way to get there!