Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Bern to Basel?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Basel: Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Basel SBB. Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.

Which travel companies can get me from Bern to Basel?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Basel by train. Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Bern and Basel?

Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Basel with the following travel companies: 7 direct trains per day with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

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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: 42 miles (69 km)

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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

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The best way to travel from Bern to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bern to Basel, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bern to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Basel

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There are 2 options to travel between Bern and Basel including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Basel is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Basel:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Basel costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Bern to Basel is approximately 42 miles (69 km).

The average frequency per day from Bern to Basel is:

Around 8 trains per day.
Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Basel:

Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Basel SBB.
Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Basel by train.
Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Basel with the following travel companies:

7 direct trains per day with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bern to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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