The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Basel
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
71
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Basel will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $35.
Of the 71 trains that leave Bern for Basel every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 54 m .
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 1 10703 | 10703 · IR 27 2456 | 24565:29 AM1h15Bern Hauptbahnhof6:44 AMBasel SBB$351One-way1 change
IC 8 843 | 843 · IR 2344 | 23441:06 AM0h59Bern Hauptbahnhof2:05 AMBasel SBB$361One-way1 change
IC 8 841 | 841 · IC 21 696 | 69612:02 AM1h01Bern Hauptbahnhof1:03 AMBasel SBB$361One-way1 change
IR 16 2161 | 2161 · IR 27 2458 | 24586:36 AM1h08Bern Hauptbahnhof7:44 AMBasel SBB$361One-way1 change
IC 6 606 | 6066:33 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof7:29 AMBasel SBB$361One-way0 changes
EC 64 | 646:36 PM0h54Bern Hauptbahnhof7:30 PMBasel SBB$611One-way0 changes
IC 6 610 | 6108:33 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof9:29 AMBasel SBB$421One-way0 changes
IC 6 978 | 9785:04 PM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof6:00 PMBasel SBB$451One-way0 changes
IC 61 628 | 6285:33 PM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof6:29 PMBasel SBB$401One-way0 changes
IC 61 632 | 6327:33 PM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof8:29 PMBasel SBB$411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a coach costs an average of $64.
Distance: 69 km
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$46 Average Price Cheapest | $67 Average Price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bern to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Basel trains for today, Saturday, 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 372 | 372 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 9:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2167 | 2167 · IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 10:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30865 | 30865 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 9:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 10:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 964 | 964 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 60 | 60 | 10:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2169 | 2169 · IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 10:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 11:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30867 | 30867 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 10:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 11:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 966 | 966 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 616 | 616 | 11:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2171 | 2171 · IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 11:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 12:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30869 | 30869 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 11:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 12:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 618 | 618 | 12:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 1:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2173 | 2173 · IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 12:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 1:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30871 | 30871 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 12:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 1:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 970 | 970 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 2:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 620 | 620 | 1:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 2:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2175 | 2175 · IR 27 2472 | 2472 | 1:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 2:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30873 | 30873 · EC 178 | 178 | 1:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 972 | 972 | 2:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 3:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 62 | 62 | 2:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2177 | 2177 · IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 2:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30875 | 30875 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 2:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 3:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 276 | 276 | 3:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 4:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 624 | 624 | 3:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 4:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2179 | 2179 · IR 27 2476 | 2476 | 3:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 4:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30877 | 30877 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 3:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 4:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 976 | 976 | 4:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 626 | 626 | 4:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 5:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2181 | 2181 · IR 27 2478 | 2478 | 4:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 5:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30879 | 30879 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 4:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 5:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 978 | 978 | 5:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 6:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 628 | 628 | 5:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2183 | 2183 · IR 27 2480 | 2480 | 5:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 6:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30881 | 30881 · IC 21 684 | 684 | 5:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 6:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 100 | 100 | 6:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 64 | 64 | 6:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 30883 | 30883 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 | 6:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 7:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 982 | 982 | 7:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 632 | 632 | 7:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2187 | 2187 · IR 27 2484 | 2484 | 7:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 8:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30885 | 30885 · IC 21 688 | 688 | 7:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 8:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 984 | 984 | 8:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 634 | 634 | 8:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2189 | 2189 · IR 27 2486 | 2486 | 8:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 9:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30887 | 30887 · IR 26 2336 | 2336 | 8:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 9:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 336 | 336 | 9:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 10:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 66 | 66 | 9:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h00 | 10:33 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2191 | 2191 · IR 27 2488 | 2488 | 9:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 10:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 8 837 | 837 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 10:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h58 | 11:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 648 | 648 | 10:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h00 | 11:36 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 839 | 839 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h57 | 11:59 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 646 | 646 | 11:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h00 | 12:36 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
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IC 8 841 | 841 · IC 21 696 | 696 | 12:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 1:03 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 8 841 | 841 · S 3 17394 | 17394 | 12:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h25 | 1:27 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 8 843 | 843 · IR 2344 | 2344 | 1:06 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h59 | 2:05 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR N1 749 | 749 · S 3 17314 | 17314 | 3:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h26 | 5:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30853 | 30853 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 | 4:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h19 | 5:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 1 10703 | 10703 · IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:29 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 956 | 956 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 606 | 606 | 6:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2161 | 2161 · IR 27 2458 | 2458 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 7:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30859 | 30859 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 6:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 374 | 374 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 608 | 608 | 7:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2163 | 2163 · IR 27 2460 | 2460 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 8:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30861 | 30861 · IC 21 664 | 664 | 7:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 8:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 6 960 | 960 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 610 | 610 | 8:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 9:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 30863 | 30863 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 9:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Bern to Basel
Trains from Bern to Basel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 56m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Bern to Basel trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Bern and Basel from $23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bern to Basel train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bern and Basel
- 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
- 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, 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. 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
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