Basel to Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.8 miles 68.8 km · straight line
59.8 miles actual route 96.2 km · driving distance
1h 14min estimated drive time
CHF 12 - CHF 14 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
189° S bearing direction

How far is Basel from Bern?

The distance from Basel to Bern is 42.8 miles (68.8 km) as the crow flies. Bern is located S of Basel. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.8 miles, taking about 1h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in Switzerland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basel and Bern. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basel to Bern

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 14min CHF 12 - CHF 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 29min $5–$9* Budget

At 59.8 miles, driving is often the most practical option.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Quick Facts

Basel
47.56°N, 7.59°E
Europe/Zurich
260m elevation
Bern
46.95°N, 7.45°E
Europe/Zurich
540m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 582.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM