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Basel to Berlin train

Book a train ticket Basel - Berlin

Train timetable info Basel-Berlin

Travel by train from Basel to Berlin. 24 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Basel at 4h 46m and the last at 23h 16m, allowing you to cover the 683.62 km distance in as little as 6h 59m.

Cheap train tickets Basel Berlin

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

Book your train ticket in advance to travel for less. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Basel to Berlin take?

The train journey between Basel and Berlin takes 7h 29m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Basel to Berlin?

The journey from Basel to Berlin on the fastest train takes 6h 59m.

How many trains run from Basel to Berlin each day?

Each day, 24 trains depart from Basel to Berlin.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Berlin?

You can reach Berlin from Basel via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Basel and Berlin by train?

The distance by train between Basel and Berlin is approximately 683.62 km.

What time is the first train from Basel to Berlin?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Basel to Berlin train at 4h 46m.

What time is the last train from Basel to Berlin?

The last Basel to Berlin train leaves the platform at 23h 16m.

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: BASEL SBB.

At Berlin, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: BERLIN - SPANDAU, BERLIN HBF, BERLIN - CHARLOTTENBURG, BERLIN SUDKREUZ.

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Berlin?

You can make the Basel to Berlin journey with Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Berlin?

The price of a Basel – Berlin train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Basel to Berlin thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Berlin.

Price of a Basel – Berlin Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Basel to Berlin: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Basel to Berlin at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Basel – Berlin

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Basel to Berlin throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Basel – Berlin Train

The best way to pay less for your Basel to Berlin train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Basel to Berlin, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Basel to Berlin and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Berlin on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Basel - Berlin

If you're travelling from Basel to Berlin, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Basel to Berlin on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Basel - Berlin

To travel from Basel to Berlin, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Basel to Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Basel - Berlin guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Basel - Berlin

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Basel to Berlin route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Basel-Berlin Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
4h 46m 11h 45m 6h 59m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 76
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 22 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1138
  • Berlin - Spandau
5h 16m 12h 22m 7h 06m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 204
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 694
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Stendal Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
6h 16m 13h 15m 6h 59m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 376
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
6h 46m 14h 12m 7h 26m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 8
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hannover Hbf
  • 26 min
  • Hannover Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 847
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin Hbf
7h 16m 14h 22m 7h 06m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 202
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 692
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Stendal Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
8h 16m 15h 15m 6h 59m SBB
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 374
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
8h 46m 15h 45m 6h 59m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 74
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 22 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1134
  • Berlin - Spandau
9h 16m 16h 22m 7h 06m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 690
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Stendal Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
10h 16m 17h 15m 6h 59m SBB
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 372
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
10h 46m 17h 57m 7h 11m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 6
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hannover Hbf
  • 26 min
  • Hannover Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 941
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
11h 16m 18h 22m 7h 06m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 108
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 598
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Stendal Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
12h 16m 19h 15m 6h 59m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
12h 46m 19h 48m 7h 02m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 72
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 22 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1130
  • Berlin - Spandau
13h 16m 20h 22m 7h 06m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 106
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 596
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Stendal Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
14h 16m 21h 15m 6h 59m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 278
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
14h 46m 22h 13m 7h 27m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hannover Hbf
  • 26 min
  • Hannover Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 945
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin Hbf
15h 16m 22h 22m 7h 06m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 104
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 594
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
15h 46m 22h 57m 7h 11m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 5320
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Ringsheim Europa-Park
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 05 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 574
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hannover Hbf
  • 26 min
  • Hannover Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 645
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
16h 16m 23h 15m 6h 59m SBB
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 276
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
16h 46m 0h 04m 7h 18m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 70
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hannover Hbf
  • 26 min
  • Hannover Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 947
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
18h 16m 1h 39m 7h 23m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 274
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Fulda
  • Kassel Wilhelmshohe
  • Gottingen
  • Hildesheim Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Wolfsburg Hbf
  • Berlin - Spandau
19h 16m 5h 37m 10h 21m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 100
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • 08 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1541
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Essen Hbf
  • Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • Gutersloh Hbf
  • Bielefeld Hbf
  • Herford
  • Minden (Westf)
  • Hannover Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Brandenburg Hbf
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • 17 min
  • Potsdam Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 3704
  • Berlin-Wannsee
  • Berlin - Charlottenburg
19h 16m 5h 38m 10h 22m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 100
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • 08 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1541
  • Duisburg Hbf
  • Essen Hbf
  • Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • Gutersloh Hbf
  • Bielefeld Hbf
  • Herford
  • Minden (Westf)
  • Hannover Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Brandenburg Hbf
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Berlin-Wannsee
  • Berlin Hbf
23h 16m 8h 28m 9h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 22 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 698
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Erfurt Hbf
  • Halle (Saale) Hbf
  • Bitterfeld
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
  • Berlin Sudkreuz