There are 4 ways to get from Basel (Station) to Bern by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
1h 37mCHF 29–46Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basel to Berne96.1 km
1h 41mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bernbus FlixBus N839
2h 47mCHF 10–15Drive 97.5 km
- Drive from Basel (Station) to Berncar 97.5 km
1h 5mCHF 17–24
Basel (Station) to Bern by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Bern is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Bern is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel (Station) to Bern. However, there are services departing from Basel, Im Wasenboden and arriving at Bern via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) to Bern. However, there are services departing from Basel St. Johann and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Basel (Station) and Bern is 105 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Bern without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Basel (Station) to Bern, including transfers.
Basel (Station) to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel (Station) to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Bern is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 28–45 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 7–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Basel to Berne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Basel (Station) to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Basel (Station) to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel (Station) to Bern is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Basel (Station) to Bern.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel (Station) and Bern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.