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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Bern
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bern. The journey takes about 1 hour 4 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 549, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Bern?
Basel
- A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - B
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - C
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - D
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Bern
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Bern
Bahnhofpl. 10, 3011 Bern, Switzerland - B
Neufeld Car Terminal
Studerstrasse, 3012 Bern, Switzerland - C
Riedbach
Bottigenstrasse 397, 3020 Bern, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 549
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Bern by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Bern?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Bern start from ZAR 549. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,010. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Bern?
The average train journey time from Basel to Bern is 1h 4m, covering a distance of 42 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 56m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Bern route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Bern?
The earliest train from Basel to Bern departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 16:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Bern was searched and found on 21 Jun 2026 with a price of ZAR 532To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Bern as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 532 to ZAR 4,453 for a train ticket from Basel to Bern based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 532, which is on 2026-06-21.
