The average train between Basel and Avenches takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Avenches. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Avenches. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Avenches at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Avenches. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Avenches station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Basel to Avenches train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Avenches train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Basel to Avenches train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Basel and Avenches is 85.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–95 and the journey takes 58 min.