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

The bus ticket price from Berlin to Basel starts at R 778. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Berlin to Basel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Basel?

The average travel time between Berlin and Basel is around 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 693 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Berlin and Basel?

The number of buses from Berlin to Basel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Berlin to Basel by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Berlin to Basel?

When taking the bus from Berlin to Basel, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Basel?

Buses travelling between Berlin and Basel leave from Berlin Südkreuz or Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Basel Central Station, Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Basel Bahnhofs.

Bus Berlin to Basel from R 650 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	19h 20m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	14h 20m	15:55	Basel SBB	Fastest
	02:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	17h 39m	19:14	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	21:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h 41m	23:20	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	02:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Gesundbrunnen	18h 58m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	21:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Hauptbahnhof	11h 56m	00:45	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Hauptbahnhof	11h 56m	00:45	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h 41m	23:20	Basel SBB	Fastest
	02:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	15h 58m	21:18	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	21:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Hauptbahnhof	11h 56m	00:45	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h 41m	23:20	Basel SBB	Fastest
	02:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	15h 58m	21:18	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	21:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Basel on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:15	Berlin Südkreuz	19h 45m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 54m	19:14	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
	02:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	17:15	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Gesundbrunnen	20h 53m	13:25	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	23:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	18h 30m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	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 8 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just R 252, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

8h 39mAverage duration

688 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 778 - R 2 832	Average duration16h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 252 - R 2 283	Average duration8h 39m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 069 - R 1 314	Average duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11367 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 778

CH Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Basel?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Alt-Tegel

D - Wannsee

E - Alexanderplatz

F - Puschkinallee

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Basel by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Berlin to Basel cost?
The bus ticket price from Berlin to Basel starts at R 778. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Berlin to Basel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Basel?
The average travel time between Berlin and Basel is around 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 693 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Berlin and Basel?
The number of buses from Berlin to Basel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Berlin to Basel by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Berlin to Basel?
When taking the bus from Berlin to Basel, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Basel?
Buses travelling between Berlin and Basel leave from Berlin Südkreuz or Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Basel Central Station, Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Basel Bahnhofs.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

R 1 152

18/11

R 941

Today

R 993

20/11

R 920

21/11

R 972

22/11

R 836

23/11

R 933

24/11

R 804

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Basel was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of R 804

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

You can expect to pay from R 804 to R 2 214 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 804, which is on 2025-11-24.