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Cheap train tickets from Basel to Bern

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Cheapest

$39

Average

$51

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

09:03AM1h18

Basel SBB

10:21AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$391One-way

1 transfer

09:01AM1h23

Basel SBB

10:24AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$451One-way

1 transfer

08:16AM1h08

Basel SBB

09:24AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$561One-way

1 transfer

08:28AM0h58

Basel SBB

09:26AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$561One-way

0 transfers

08:56AM1h00

Basel SBB

09:56AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$561One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Basel to Bern

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17

SBB

08:16AM1h08

Basel SBB

09:24AMBern Hauptbahnhof

1 transfer

SBB

08:28AM0h58

Basel SBB

09:26AMBern Hauptbahnhof

0 transfers

SBB

08:56AM1h00

Basel SBB

09:56AMBern Hauptbahnhof

0 transfers

SBB

09:01AM1h23

Basel SBB

10:24AMBern Hauptbahnhof

1 transfer

SBB

09:03AM1h18

Basel SBB

10:21AMBern Hauptbahnhof

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Basel to Bern

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Fastest Journey

58 m

Average

1 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

69 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Bern every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:28AM0h58

Basel SBB

09:26AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$561One-way

0 transfers

08:56AM1h00

Basel SBB

09:56AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$561One-way

0 transfers

08:16AM1h08

Basel SBB

09:24AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$561One-way

1 transfer

09:03AM1h18

Basel SBB

10:21AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$391One-way

1 transfer

09:01AM1h23

Basel SBB

10:24AMBern Hauptbahnhof

$451One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Basel to Bern

Distance	42 miles (68 km)
Average train duration	58 min
Average train ticket price	$52 (€44)
Direct train	Yes
Train providers	SBB or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Basel to Bern cover the 42 miles (68 km) long route taking on average 58 min with our travel partners like SBB or Deutsche Bahn. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $35 (€30), but the average price of train tickets is $52 (€44). Travelers depart most frequently from Basel SBB and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.

Train providers: SBB and Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Bern trains

You can travel by train from Basel to Bern with SBB and Deutsche Bahn for as low as $27 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Basel to Bern train.

Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Bern train information:

Average Duration: 1 h
Cheapest Price: $51

FAQs: Trains from Basel to Bern

FAQs: Travel by train from Basel to Bern 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 Basel to Bern.

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Bern can start from as little as $35 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Bern is $52 (€44); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Basel to Bern train travel time is 58 min for the 42 mile (68 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Basel to Bern leaves at 6: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Basel to Bern leaves at 9: 31 PM.

For the route from Basel to Bern you can take a train with SBB or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Basel to Bern on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 31 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bern Hauptbahnhof, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bern from Basel is worth doing with a journey time of 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Basel to Bern is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Bern from Basel including taking a bus or train.

Popular train stations from Basel to Bern

Basel

Bern

Basel SBB is the most popular Basel railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Basel for your trip to Bern.

Basel SBB