Basel to Bern Wankdorf by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Basel to Bern Wankdorf? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 65 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Basel and Bern Wankdorf

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £42.43, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Basel to Bern Wankdorf daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Bern Wankdorf on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 42 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:04: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:31: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:04: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:58: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 24 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Basel to Bern Wankdorf?

This journey covers a total of 65 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 5 minutes.

When do tickets between Basel and Bern Wankdorf go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Basel and Bern Wankdorf 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Bern Wankdorf

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bern Wankdorf.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Basel and Bern Wankdorf by train?

The total journey from Basel to Bern Wankdorf is 65 kilometres.

What is the Basel to Bern Wankdorf train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £42.43. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Basel to Bern Wankdorf by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Basel to Bern Wankdorf by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 5 minutes.