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Compare train and bus for Bern to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 69 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bern to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 372 | 372Cheapest
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 27 2462 | 2462Fastest
ICE 372 | 372Other options
IC 6 610 | 610IC 6 960 | 960IR 35 2363 | 2363 · IR 26 2312 | 2312Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bern to Basel.
You can get between Bern and Basel 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Bern is by taking a train, which costs on average €24.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bern to Basel:
Taking a train costs €27 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €51.
The quickest way to travel between Bern and Basel is by train, which takes on average 54 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basel by coach takes 4 h 2 min on average.
The distance between Bern and Basel is around 68 km.
The average frequency per day from Bern to Basel is:
- 4 coaches a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Basel from Bern as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bern to Basel:
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Basel SBB.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bern to Basel:
- You can travel to Basel from Bern by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €11 with FlixBus from Bern to Basel.
- You can go to Basel from Bern by train with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for €24 with SBB from Bern to Basel on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bern to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct coaches per day to Basel with FlixBus.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Basel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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