What is the travel distance from Berlin to Basel?

The distance separating Berlin and Basel is 430 miles (693 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Basel start their journey at Berlin Südkreuz and wind up at Basel Central Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral and Pfalz, The border triangle and the Rhine port, Vitra Design Museum and Museum Tinguely.

Bus Berlin to Basel from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Basel on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:32pm	Gesundbrunnen	20h 53m	1:25pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 54m	7:14pm	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
	2:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	11:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	18h 30m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	2:00am	Berlin Südkreuz	15h 15m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Basel on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Alexanderplatz	19h 40m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	14h 20m	3:55pm	Basel SBB	Fastest
	2:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	17h 39m	7:14pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Basel on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Hauptbahnhof	11h 56m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h 41m	11:20pm	Basel SBB	Fastest
	9:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:32pm	Gesundbrunnen	18h 58m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
	11:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	18h 30m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Basel on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15pm	Berlin Südkreuz	19h 45m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h 41m	11:20pm	Basel SBB	Fastest
	2:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:25am	Hauptbahnhof	11h 45m	10:10pm	Basel SBB	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Basel on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h 41m	11:20pm	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	2:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	14h 55m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:25am	Hauptbahnhof	11h 45m	10:10pm	Basel SBB	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	15h 10m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Hauptbahnhof	11h 56m	12:45am	Basel SBB	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 8 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

8h 39mAverage Duration

427 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $161	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $130	Average Duration8h 39m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$61 - $75	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Basel?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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D
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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F
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Basel by bus

What is the travel distance from Berlin to Basel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Basel?
What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$68

11/22

$58

Today

$54

11/24

$51

11/25

No data

11/26

$49

11/27

$51

11/28

$58

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Basel was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $137 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 $49 which is on 2025-11-26.