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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Basel
Cheapest price on Oct 05
€26
Average ticket price on Oct 05
€34
Fastest journey on Oct 05
56 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
56 m
Trains on Oct 05
58
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Basel will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 58 trains from Bern to Basel, including 27 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Mon, Oct 05 the slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IR 26 2304 | 23044:36 AM1h19Bern Hauptbahnhof5:55 AMBasel SBB€261One-way1 transfer- IC 1 703 | 703 · IR 27 2456 | 24565:13 AM1h31Bern Hauptbahnhof6:44 AMBasel SBB€281One-way1 transfer
- IR 35 2357 | 2357 · IR 26 2306 | 23065:35 AM1h20Bern Hauptbahnhof6:55 AMBasel SBB€291One-way1 transfer
- IR 16 2163 | 2163 · IR 27 2460 | 24607:36 AM1h08Bern Hauptbahnhof8:44 AMBasel SBB€291One-way1 transfer
- IC 61 608 | 6087:33 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof8:29 AMBasel SBB€291One-way0 transfers
- IC 6 610 | 6108:33 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof9:29 AMBasel SBB€331One-way0 transfers
- IC 61 964 | 96410:04 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof11:00 AMBasel SBB€341One-way0 transfers
- IC 6 960 | 9608:04 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof9:00 AMBasel SBB€431One-way0 transfers
- IC 61 612 | 6129:33 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof10:29 AMBasel SBB€331One-way0 transfers
- EC 60 | 6010:33 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof11:29 AMBasel SBB€481One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Basel
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Trains from Bern to Basel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 51m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
Bern to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Basel trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 | 4:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h19 | 5:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 703 | 703 · IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:13 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h31 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2357 | 2357 · IR 26 2306 | 2306 | 5:35 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 6:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 956 | 956 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 604 | 604 | 6:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2161 | 2161 · IR 27 2458 | 2458 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 7:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2359 | 2359 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 6:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 374 | 374 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 608 | 608 | 7:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2163 | 2163 · IR 27 2460 | 2460 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 8:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2361 | 2361 · IC 21 664 | 664 | 7:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 8:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 960 | 960 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 610 | 610 | 8:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 9:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2363 | 2363 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 9:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 372 | 372 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 612 | 612 | 9:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2167 | 2167 · IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 10:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2365 | 2365 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 9:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 10:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 964 | 964 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 60 | 60 | 10:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2169 | 2169 · IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 10:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 11:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2367 | 2367 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 10:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 11:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 966 | 966 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 616 | 616 | 11:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2171 | 2171 · IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 11:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 12:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2369 | 2369 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 11:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 12:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 106 | 106 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 618 | 618 | 12:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 1:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2173 | 2173 · IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 12:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 1:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2371 | 2371 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 12:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 1:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 970 | 970 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 2:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 620 | 620 | 1:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 2:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2175 | 2175 · IR 27 2472 | 2472 | 1:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 2:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2373 | 2373 · EC 178 | 178 | 1:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 972 | 972 | 2:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 3:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 622 | 622 | 2:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2177 | 2177 · IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 2:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2375 | 2375 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 2:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 3:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 276 | 276 | 3:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 4:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 624 | 624 | 3:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 4:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2179 | 2179 · IR 27 2476 | 2476 | 3:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 4:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2377 | 2377 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 3:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 4:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 976 | 976 | 4:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 626 | 626 | 4:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 5:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2181 | 2181 · IR 27 2478 | 2478 | 4:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 5:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2379 | 2379 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 4:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 5:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 978 | 978 | 5:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 6:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 628 | 628 | 5:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2183 | 2183 · IR 27 2480 | 2480 | 5:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 6:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2381 | 2381 · IC 21 684 | 684 | 5:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 6:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 100 | 100 | 6:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 64 | 64 | 6:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2185 | 2185 · IR 27 2482 | 2482 | 6:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 7:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2383 | 2383 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 | 6:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 7:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 982 | 982 | 7:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Bern to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Basel
Most Bern to Basel trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel Bad Bhf. Use this guide to compare Bern and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bern station do trains to Basel leave from?
Getting to Bern Hauptbahnhof from Bern city centre
Bern Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Getting to Bern Europaplatz from Bern city centre
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz train station facilities and services
Bern Europaplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Getting to Bern Wankdorf from Bern city centre
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf train station facilities and services
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Which Basel station do trains from Bern arrive at?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
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