How much is the train ticket from Basel to Bern?

The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Bern start from R 565. The average price for this train route is around R 1 053. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basel to Bern?

The average train journey time from Basel to Bern is 58m, covering a distance of 68 km. The quickest train can get 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 6 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 07:12. And the latest train departs at 22:58.

Train Basel to Bern from R 544

Next train departures

Next departures from Basel to Bern on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Basel	56m	08:26	Bern	Fastest
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:30	Basel	56m	08:26	Bern	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Bern on 4 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Basel	56m	08:26	Bern	Fastest
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Bern on 6 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Basel	56m	08:26	Bern	Fastest
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Bern on 7 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:16	Basel	1h 8m	16:24	Bern	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Basel	56m	08:26	Bern	Fastest
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags
Train	07:16	Basel	1h 8m	08:24	Bern	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:17 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Bern

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bern. The journey takes about 58 minutes and with fares starting at just R 565, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

58mAverage duration

68 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 257 - R 465	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 565 - R 4 787	Average duration58m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Bern?

Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Bern

A
Bern
Bahnhofpl. 10, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
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B
Neufeld Car Terminal
Studerstrasse, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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C
Riedbach
Bottigenstrasse 397, 3020 Bern, Switzerland

Train Companies

Swiss Federal Railways

5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi5

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 about the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 565

CH train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Amtrak Acela

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Basel to Bern?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Bern start from R 565. The average price for this train route is around R 1 053. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Bern?
The average train journey time from Basel to Bern is 58m, covering a distance of 68 km. The quickest train can get 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 6 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 07:12. And the latest train departs at 22:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/04

R 596

02/04

R 597

Today

R 609

04/04

R 583

05/04

R 570

06/04

R 569

07/04

R 588

08/04

R 589

The cheapest trip from Basel to Bern was searched and found on 06 Apr 2026 with a price of R 569

To 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 R 569 to R 2 271 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 R 569, which is on 2026-04-06.