The average train between Bern and Balsthal takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is an hourly train service from Bern to Balsthal. 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 Bern and Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 7:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Balsthal station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Bern to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Oensingen station.
Book your Bern to Balsthal train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Bern and Balsthal is 44.8 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen in around 1h 28m.