There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Bern by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Basel to Bern by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bern is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Bern is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bern. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bern. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Basel and Bern is 100 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Bern without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.
The train from Basel SBB to Bern takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Basel to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Bern is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 13 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bern 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 9–13 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Berne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Basel to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bern is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Basel to Bern.
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Book your Basel to Bern bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Bern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.