- Must visit
Kunstmuseum Basel
One of Europe’s leading art museums, with outstanding Old Masters and modern works. An essential stop for Basel’s world-class cultural scene.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$42
Fastest journey on Sep 18
56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
56 m
Trains on Sep 18
53
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 $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 53 trains from Bern to Basel, including 27 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 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 Fri, Sep 18 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.
IC 61 956 | 956
IR 16 2161 | 2161 · IR 27 2458 | 2458
IC 6 606 | 606
IR 35 2361 | 2361 · IC 21 664 | 664
IR 35 2359 | 2359 · IR 26 2308 | 2308
IC 6 610 | 610
ICE 372 | 372
IC 6 960 | 960
IC 61 612 | 612
IC 61 964 | 964Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly $34 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $75 (€62)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Basel trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
IC 61 632 | 632 | 7:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
IC 61 956 | 956 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 606 | 606 | 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 | |
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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 $28 (€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 42 miles (69 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
One of Europe’s leading art museums, with outstanding Old Masters and modern works. An essential stop for Basel’s world-class cultural scene.
A major contemporary art museum in a former paper mill, known for ambitious temporary exhibitions and a beautiful riverside location.
A renowned private museum presenting modern and contemporary art in a landmark building by Renzo Piano, set within a landscaped park.
Basel’s lively market square is framed by historic facades and the town hall. It is a practical and scenic starting point for exploring the old town.
This beautifully preserved old-town hill has narrow lanes, fountains, and noble houses. It offers some of Basel’s most atmospheric walks and views.
A riverside promenade packed with locals, swimmers, and postcard views of the old city. It captures Basel’s relaxed everyday life exceptionally well.
Basel’s signature hard honey-almond spice biscuit, traditionally made for autumn fairs and Christmas. A protected regional specialty with medieval roots.
A flaky butter pastry filled with hazelnut or almond mix. It is a classic Basel sweet sold in local bakeries and closely tied to the city’s confectionery tradition.
Basel-style flour soup, slowly browned for a deep roasted flavor and often served during Carnival. A comforting local classic linked to Fasnacht traditions.
Elegant fine dining in Hotel Les Trois Rois, known for refined French-inspired cuisine, Rhine views, and one of Basel’s most celebrated gastronomic experiences.
Stylish restaurant in Teufelhof Basel offering modern Swiss and seasonal cuisine. A polished but relaxed option with a strong local reputation.
Historic traditional venue serving Swiss classics in a lively old-town setting. A dependable place to try local dishes with a casual Basel atmosphere.
Very high hotel, dining, and everyday costs; transit is efficient but not cheap. Basel is pricier than most European city breaks.
Service is usually included. Round up small amounts in cafes, add about CHF 5-10 in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Basel SBB -> Barfüsserplatz, 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.

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.
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 options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Basel, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.
Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.
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