Train from Basel SBB to Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf

Straight-line Distance

67 km

S (189.8°)

Rail Distance

~87 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 15m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

13.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 3.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 17.0 kg

Taking the train saves 13.4 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB
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Destination

Bern Hbf

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains run every 30 minutes on this core Swiss route, connecting the Rhine city of Basel with the federal capital Bern in around an hour. The service is a model of Swiss rail punctuality and comfort. Bern's UNESCO-listed old town is easily reached from the central station.

Scenic Highlight

The Swiss Mittelland between Basel and Bern, with gently rolling farmland and the distant Bernese Alps rising ahead, is a quietly beautiful Swiss pastoral landscape.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass and GA Travelcard cover this SBB route; Supersaver fares via sbb.ch up to 90 days ahead offer significant discounts on the standard single fare.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇮🇹 Milan 212 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sion 80 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km

Also from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 79 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Basel SBB to Bern Hbf takes approximately 1h 15m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~87 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Bern Hbf is approximately 87 km (67 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Basel SBB to Bern Hbf emits approximately 3.6 kg of CO2, compared to 17.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 13.4 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Basel SBB to Bern Hbf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Basel SBB and Bern Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27