The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Bern
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
69 km
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.
The average ticket from Basel to Bern will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Bern on Fri, Nov 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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 26 2315 | 2315 · IR 35 2358 | 2358
IR 27 2463 | 2463 · IR 16 2162 | 2162
IC 61 963 | 963
IC 6 613 | 613
S 3 17325 | 17325 · IR 16 2162 | 2162
IC 6 613 | 613
IC 61 963 | 963
IR 27 2463 | 2463 · IR 16 2162 | 2162
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IR 35 2358 | 2358
S 3 17325 | 17325 · IR 16 2162 | 2162Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bern 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 1h 1m. 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 €26.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Basel to Bern train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Bern trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 3 17325 | 17325 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:01 AM Basel SBB | 1h23 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IR 35 2358 | 2358 | 7:03 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 8:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2463 | 2463 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 613 | 613 | 7:28 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 8:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 963 | 963 | 7:56 AM Basel SBB | 1h00 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17329 | 17329 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:01 AM Basel SBB | 1h23 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 8:03 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 9:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2465 | 2465 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:28 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 8:56 AM Basel SBB | 1h00 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17333 | 17333 · IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 9:01 AM Basel SBB | 1h23 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IR 35 2362 | 2362 | 9:03 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 10:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2467 | 2467 · IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 617 | 617 | 9:28 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 10:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 967 | 967 | 9:56 AM Basel SBB | 1h00 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17337 | 17337 · IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 10:01 AM Basel SBB | 1h23 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · IR 35 2364 | 2364 | 10:03 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 11:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2469 | 2469 · IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:28 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 11:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 275 | 275 | 10:56 AM Basel SBB | 1h00 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17341 | 17341 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 11:01 AM Basel SBB | 1h23 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IR 35 2366 | 2366 | 11:03 AM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 12:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2471 | 2471 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 65 | 65 | 11:28 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 12:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 971 | 971 | 11:56 AM Basel SBB | 1h00 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17345 | 17345 · IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 12:01 PM Basel SBB | 1h23 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · IR 35 2368 | 2368 | 12:03 PM Basel SBB | 1h18 | 1:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2473 | 2473 · IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 12:28 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 1:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 973 | 973 | 12:56 PM Basel SBB | 1h00 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Bern
Trains from Basel to Bern run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: SBB, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Basel to Bern trainsSBB, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel and Bern from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Bern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Bern
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from the main road.
- Restaurant Rosengarten
- Restaurant Marzilibrücke
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Bern Expo
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Hotel National Bern
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 7, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Wankdorfallee.
- Restaurant Wankdorf
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf
- Novotel Bern Expo
- Ibis Bern Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 45 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 9
- Bus: Lines 20, 21, 28
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S31
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