--- title: "Trains from Berlin to Basel | EveryRail" description: "Direct daytime ICE trains can take about 7 hours from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB; slower options may require changes or an overnight connection." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/berlin-to-basel/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Germany]()Berlin to Basel by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Germany]()Berlin to Basel by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Berlin to Basel by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Basel]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last reviewed October 2026 # Berlin to Basel by train Direct daytime ICE trains can take about 7 hours from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB; slower options may require changes or an overnight connection. Origin [Berlin]() Destination [Basel]() Main stations Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB Countries [Germany](), [Switzerland]() A direct daytime ICE can take about 7 hours from [Berlin]() Hbf to [Basel]() SBB; slower options may involve changes or an overnight connection. ## Direct daytime ICE trains A direct ICE from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB can take 7 hours 5 minutes. Some days have up to 10 direct departures within a wider pattern of around 28 daily connections. The exact pattern changes by date, weekend and holiday. Choose a direct departure when a same-day arrival matters. The fastest train is not necessarily offered on every date, and a connection takes longer. ## Handling changes Slower options can include two changes, including the overnight sample. A direct ICE is the simpler daytime choice; a longer itinerary may suit a different departure time or fare. Berlin Hbf is the route's departure station and Basel SBB is the destination. Basel Bad Bf is a separate German-side station, so do not treat it as a substitute unless your plans are near that part of Basel and the ticket explicitly uses it. ## Night travel and fares An ÖBB Nightjet runs directly overnight from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB and arrives the next morning. Nightjet travel requires a reservation for a seat, couchette or sleeper, which is included when the ticket is booked. For 14 October 2026, a direct Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB ICE is shown from €69.98. That is a date-specific example rather than a stable route fare; Berlin-origin fares are shown in euros. ## Choosing a Basel station For most Basel visits, choose Basel SBB. Basel Bad Bf is the separate German-side station near the Messe area and can be useful for some German connections, but reaching central Basel then involves a local transfer. 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[Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Basel [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Basel**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Berlin to Basel? Yes. Some days have up to 10 direct daytime connections from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB. Other services require one or more changes. ### How long does the train from Berlin to Basel take? A direct ICE example takes 7 hours 5 minutes. Slower daytime and overnight itineraries take longer and can require changes. ### Which stations do trains use from Berlin to Basel? The route uses Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB. Basel Bad Bf is a separate German-side station and is not an interchangeable destination. ### How often do direct trains run from Berlin to Basel? The pattern is around 28 connections per day, with up to 10 direct connections on some days. Weekend and holiday patterns can differ. ### How much does the Berlin to Basel train cost? A direct sample is shown from €69.98 for 14 October 2026. Fares change with the date, train and availability, and Berlin-origin prices are quoted in euros. ### Does Berlin to Basel have a direct night train? Yes. An ÖBB Nightjet runs directly overnight from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB and arrives the next morning. Nightjet travel requires a reservation for a seat, couchette or sleeper, which is included when the ticket is booked. ## More routes [![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]()Amsterdam to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains connect Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf in around 5 hours 42 minutes, with six daily departures. Advance fares start at €37.99.]()[![Cityscape of Basel, Switzerland]()Basel to Berlin by trainDirect daytime trains take under 7.5 hours from Basel SBB to Berlin; an ÖBB Nightjet also runs directly every evening.]()[![Gare du Nord train station in Paris]()Basel to Paris by trainTravel from Basel to Paris by train with TGV Lyria's direct service, in around 3 hours from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.]()[![Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at night]()Berlin to Amsterdam by trainDirect ICE trains take about 5 hours 42 minutes to 6 hours from Berlin to Amsterdam, with DB advance fares from €37.99 and GoVolta promotional tickets from €10.]()[![Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunset]()Berlin to Barcelona by trainBerlin to Barcelona has no direct train. Via Paris, fastest trips take about 17 hours and typical trips 21 to 22 hours, changing from Paris Est to Gare de Lyon.]()[![Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hills]()Berlin to Bologna by trainThere are no direct Berlin to Bologna trains; journeys take about 11 to 15 hours via Munich, with fares from EUR27.]()[![Deutsche Bahn ICE trains beneath the glass roof of Berlin Hauptbahnhof]()Berlin to Brussels by trainDaytime trains take about 7 to 8 hours with a change, usually in Cologne; European Sleeper runs direct overnight from Berlin Hbf six times a week.]()[![Cologne skyline and Rhine River]()Berlin to Cologne by trainBerlin to Cologne takes 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest direct ICE; most trips take 4 to 5 hours, with around 35 daily trains from DB and FlixTrain.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/berlin-to-basel/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Berlin to Basel | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Berlin to Basel. 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