What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Basel is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Basel. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bern and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Bern to Basel?

The distance between Bern and Basel is 100 km. The road distance is 96.5 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Basel without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Basel?

The train from Bern to Basel SBB takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bern to Basel bus from?

Bern to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Basel train from?

Bern to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Basel?

The best way to get from Bern to Basel is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Bern to Basel bus arrive?

Bern to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Bern to Basel train arrive?

Bern to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Basel is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bern to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Basel?

Book your Bern to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Bern to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bern and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bern to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Basel by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
56 min
CHF 35–65
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berne to Baselrideshare 96.3 km
1h 23m
CHF 5
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
1h 53m
CHF 9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Baselbus Kyiv-Lyon
2h 51m
Drive 96.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Baselcar 96.5 km
1h 4m
CHF 16–22

Bern to Basel by train

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56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.9 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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