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Information about the Bern to Basel train

Travel by train from Bern to Basel. 58 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Bern at 0h 02m and the last at 23h 36m, allowing you to cover the 67.52 km distance in as little as 0h 56m. Tickets are available from 23€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

1h 04m

Shortest route time

0h 56m

First hour of departure

0h 02m

Last hour of departure

23h 36m

Timetables for tomorrow

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Bern to Basel train best prices

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 17 August	Tuesday 18	Wednesday 19	today 26 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Friday 21 August 24 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Saturday 22	Sunday 23 23 € (1) InterCity The cheapest InterCity
Monday 24	Tuesday 25	Wednesday 26 24 € (1) InterRegio InterRegio	Thursday 27 Price available soon	Friday 28 Price available soon	Saturday 29 Price available soon	Sunday 30 Price available soon

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Bern to Basel

How much does a train ticket from Bern to Basel cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Bern to Basel take?

The Bern to Basel journey lasts approximately 1h 04m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Bern to Basel?

The shortest journey between Bern and Basel takes 0h 56m.

How many trains run from Bern to Basel each day?

58 trains run on the Bern to Basel journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Bern and Basel?

It is possible to travel between Bern and Basel on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Bern and Basel by train?

The total distance between Bern and Basel by train is approximately 67.52 km.

What time is the first train from Bern to Basel?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Bern to Basel train at 0h 02m.

What time is the last train from Bern to Basel?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Bern at 23h 36m.

To leave Bern, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: BERN.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Bern to Basel?

Journeys from Bern to Basel are operated by SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Bern to Basel?

The price of a Bern – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Bern to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Bern to Basel.

Price of a Bern – Basel Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Bern to Basel: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Bern to Basel at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Bern – Basel

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Bern – Basel Train

The best way to pay less for your Bern to Basel train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Bern to Basel, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Bern to Basel and alternative routes

For your journey to Basel, if a direct train is available from Bern, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Bern to Basel?

If you're travelling from Bern to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Bern to Basel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Bern to Basel train?

To travel from Bern to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Bern to Basel by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Bern - Basel allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Bern to Basel train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Bern to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Bern to Basel train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
0h 02m	1h 07m	1h 05m	SBB	Booking
0h 02m Bern SBB 841 0h 28m Olten Connection: 07 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 696 0h 56m Liestal 1h 07m Basel Sbb
1h 06m	2h 05m	0h 59m	SBB	Booking
1h 06m Bern SBB 843 1h 32m Olten Connection: 05 min 1h 37m Olten SBB 2344 1h 53m Liestal 2h 05m Basel Sbb
4h 18m	5h 56m	1h 38m	SBB	Booking
4h 18m Bern SBB 2155 4h 44m Olten Connection: 28 min 5h 12m Olten SBB 17316 5h 18m Tecknau 5h 27m Gelterkinden 5h 31m Sissach 5h 33m Itingen 5h 35m Lausen(Ch) 5h 39m Liestal 5h 43m Frenkendorf-Fuellinsdorf 5h 46m Pratteln 5h 50m Muttenz 5h 56m Basel Sbb
5h 29m	6h 44m	1h 15m	SBB	Booking
5h 29m Bern SBB 703 5h 55m Olten Connection: 17 min 6h 12m Olten SBB 2456 6h 22m Gelterkinden 6h 26m Sissach 6h 33m Liestal 6h 44m Basel Sbb
5h 38m	6h 55m	1h 17m	SBB	Booking
5h 38m Bern SBB 2357 5h 51m Burgdorf 6h 04m Herzogenbuchsee 6h 10m Langenthal 6h 24m Olten Connection: 06 min 6h 30m Olten SBB 2306 6h 55m Basel Sbb
6h 04m	7h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
6h 04m Bern SBB 956 6h 30m Olten 6h 49m Liestal 7h 00m Basel Sbb
6h 33m	7h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
6h 33m Bern SBB 606 7h 00m Olten 7h 29m Basel Sbb
6h 36m	7h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
6h 36m Bern SBB 2161 7h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 7h 12m Olten SBB 2458 7h 22m Gelterkinden 7h 26m Sissach 7h 33m Liestal 7h 44m Basel Sbb
7h 04m	8h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
7h 04m Bern SBB 374 7h 30m Olten 7h 49m Liestal 8h 00m Basel Sbb
7h 33m	8h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
7h 33m Bern SBB 608 8h 00m Olten 8h 29m Basel Sbb
7h 36m	8h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
7h 36m Bern SBB 2163 8h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 8h 12m Olten SBB 2460 8h 22m Gelterkinden 8h 26m Sissach 8h 33m Liestal 8h 44m Basel Sbb
7h 38m	8h 55m	1h 17m	SBB	Booking
7h 38m Bern SBB 2361 7h 52m Burgdorf 8h 04m Herzogenbuchsee 8h 10m Langenthal 8h 24m Olten Connection: 06 min 8h 30m Olten SBB 664 8h 55m Basel Sbb
8h 04m	9h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
8h 04m Bern SBB 960 8h 30m Olten 8h 49m Liestal 9h 00m Basel Sbb
8h 33m	9h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
8h 33m Bern SBB 610 9h 00m Olten 9h 29m Basel Sbb
8h 36m	9h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
8h 36m Bern SBB 2165 9h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 9h 12m Olten SBB 2462 9h 22m Gelterkinden 9h 26m Sissach 9h 33m Liestal 9h 44m Basel Sbb
9h 04m	10h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
9h 04m Bern SBB 372 9h 30m Olten 9h 49m Liestal 10h 00m Basel Sbb
9h 33m	10h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
9h 33m Bern SBB 612 10h 00m Olten 10h 29m Basel Sbb
9h 36m	10h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
9h 36m Bern SBB 2167 10h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 10h 12m Olten SBB 2464 10h 22m Gelterkinden 10h 26m Sissach 10h 33m Liestal 10h 44m Basel Sbb
9h 38m	10h 55m	1h 17m	SBB	Booking
9h 38m Bern SBB 2365 9h 52m Burgdorf 10h 04m Herzogenbuchsee 10h 10m Langenthal 10h 24m Olten Connection: 06 min 10h 30m Olten SBB 668 10h 55m Basel Sbb
10h 04m	11h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
10h 04m Bern SBB 964 10h 30m Olten 10h 49m Liestal 11h 00m Basel Sbb
10h 36m	11h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
10h 36m Bern SBB 2169 11h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 11h 12m Olten SBB 2466 11h 22m Gelterkinden 11h 26m Sissach 11h 33m Liestal 11h 44m Basel Sbb
11h 04m	12h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
11h 04m Bern SBB 966 11h 30m Olten 11h 49m Liestal 12h 00m Basel Sbb
11h 33m	12h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
11h 33m Bern SBB 616 12h 00m Olten 12h 29m Basel Sbb
11h 36m	12h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
11h 36m Bern SBB 2171 12h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 12h 12m Olten SBB 2468 12h 22m Gelterkinden 12h 26m Sissach 12h 33m Liestal 12h 44m Basel Sbb
12h 04m	13h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
12h 04m Bern SBB 106 12h 30m Olten 12h 49m Liestal 13h 00m Basel Sbb
12h 33m	13h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
12h 33m Bern SBB 618 13h 00m Olten 13h 29m Basel Sbb
12h 36m	13h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
12h 36m Bern SBB 2173 13h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 13h 12m Olten SBB 2470 13h 22m Gelterkinden 13h 26m Sissach 13h 33m Liestal 13h 44m Basel Sbb
13h 04m	14h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
13h 04m Bern SBB 970 13h 30m Olten 13h 49m Liestal 14h 00m Basel Sbb
13h 33m	14h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
13h 33m Bern SBB 620 14h 00m Olten 14h 29m Basel Sbb
13h 36m	14h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
13h 36m Bern SBB 2175 14h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 14h 12m Olten SBB 2472 14h 22m Gelterkinden 14h 26m Sissach 14h 33m Liestal 14h 44m Basel Sbb
14h 04m	15h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
14h 04m Bern SBB 972 14h 30m Olten 14h 49m Liestal 15h 00m Basel Sbb
14h 33m	15h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
14h 33m Bern SBB 622 15h 00m Olten 15h 29m Basel Sbb
14h 36m	15h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
14h 36m Bern SBB 2177 15h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 15h 12m Olten SBB 2474 15h 22m Gelterkinden 15h 26m Sissach 15h 33m Liestal 15h 44m Basel Sbb
15h 04m	16h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
15h 04m Bern SBB 276 15h 30m Olten 15h 49m Liestal 16h 00m Basel Sbb
15h 33m	16h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
15h 33m Bern SBB 624 16h 00m Olten 16h 29m Basel Sbb
15h 36m	16h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
15h 36m Bern SBB 2179 16h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 16h 12m Olten SBB 2476 16h 22m Gelterkinden 16h 26m Sissach 16h 33m Liestal 16h 44m Basel Sbb
15h 38m	16h 55m	1h 17m	SBB	Booking
15h 38m Bern SBB 2377 15h 52m Burgdorf 16h 04m Herzogenbuchsee 16h 10m Langenthal 16h 24m Olten Connection: 06 min 16h 30m Olten SBB 680 16h 55m Basel Sbb
16h 04m	17h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
16h 04m Bern SBB 976 16h 30m Olten 16h 49m Liestal 17h 00m Basel Sbb
16h 33m	17h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
16h 33m Bern SBB 626 17h 00m Olten 17h 29m Basel Sbb
16h 36m	17h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
16h 36m Bern SBB 2181 17h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 17h 12m Olten SBB 2478 17h 22m Gelterkinden 17h 26m Sissach 17h 33m Liestal 17h 44m Basel Sbb
17h 04m	18h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
17h 04m Bern SBB 978 17h 30m Olten 17h 49m Liestal 18h 00m Basel Sbb
17h 33m	18h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
17h 33m Bern SBB 628 18h 00m Olten 18h 29m Basel Sbb
17h 36m	18h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
17h 36m Bern SBB 2183 18h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 18h 12m Olten SBB 2480 18h 22m Gelterkinden 18h 26m Sissach 18h 33m Liestal 18h 44m Basel Sbb
17h 38m	18h 55m	1h 17m	SBB	Booking
17h 38m Bern SBB 2381 17h 52m Burgdorf 18h 04m Herzogenbuchsee 18h 10m Langenthal 18h 24m Olten Connection: 06 min 18h 30m Olten SBB 684 18h 55m Basel Sbb
18h 04m	19h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
18h 04m Bern SBB 100 18h 30m Olten 18h 49m Liestal 19h 00m Basel Sbb
18h 36m	19h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
18h 36m Bern SBB 2185 19h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 19h 12m Olten SBB 2482 19h 22m Gelterkinden 19h 26m Sissach 19h 33m Liestal 19h 44m Basel Sbb
19h 04m	20h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
19h 04m Bern SBB 982 19h 30m Olten 19h 49m Liestal 20h 00m Basel Sbb
19h 33m	20h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
19h 33m Bern SBB 632 20h 00m Olten 20h 29m Basel Sbb
19h 36m	20h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
19h 36m Bern SBB 2187 20h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 20h 12m Olten SBB 2484 20h 22m Gelterkinden 20h 26m Sissach 20h 33m Liestal 20h 44m Basel Sbb
20h 04m	21h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
20h 04m Bern SBB 984 20h 30m Olten 20h 49m Liestal 21h 00m Basel Sbb
20h 33m	21h 29m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
20h 33m Bern SBB 634 21h 00m Olten 21h 29m Basel Sbb
20h 36m	21h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
20h 36m Bern SBB 2189 21h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 21h 12m Olten SBB 2486 21h 22m Gelterkinden 21h 26m Sissach 21h 33m Liestal 21h 44m Basel Sbb
21h 04m	22h 00m	0h 56m	SBB	Booking
21h 04m Bern SBB 336 21h 30m Olten 21h 49m Liestal 22h 00m Basel Sbb
21h 36m	22h 44m	1h 08m	SBB	Booking
21h 36m Bern SBB 2191 22h 03m Olten Connection: 09 min 22h 12m Olten SBB 2488 22h 22m Gelterkinden 22h 26m Sissach 22h 33m Liestal 22h 44m Basel Sbb
22h 02m	23h 00m	0h 58m	SBB	Booking
22h 02m Bern SBB 837 22h 28m Olten Connection: 05 min 22h 33m Olten SBB 692 22h 49m Liestal 23h 00m Basel Sbb
22h 36m	23h 36m	1h 00m	SBB	Booking
22h 36m Bern SBB 648 23h 03m Olten 23h 24m Liestal 23h 36m Basel Sbb
23h 02m	0h 26m	1h 24m	SBB	Booking
23h 02m Bern SBB 839 23h 28m Olten Connection: 20 min 23h 48m Olten SBB 17390 23h 55m Tecknau 23h 58m Gelterkinden 0h 02m Sissach 0h 04m Itingen 0h 06m Lausen(Ch) 0h 10m Liestal 0h 13m Frenkendorf-Fuellinsdorf 0h 16m Pratteln 0h 20m Muttenz 0h 26m Basel Sbb
23h 36m	0h 36m	1h 00m	SBB	Booking
23h 36m Bern SBB 646 0h 03m Olten 0h 24m Liestal 0h 36m Basel Sbb

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