How to get from Basel to Kerns by bus and train?

Basel to Kerns - Train Schedule

The IR26 train from Basel to Kerns runs from 08:04 to 16:04, with departures every 8 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Basel to Kerns by bus and train

To get from Basel to Kerns in Geneve, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IR26 train from Basel Sbb station to Luzern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S5 train and finally take the 343 bus from Sarnen, Bahnhof station to Kerns, Foribach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Basel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kerns on the Moovit app.

104min
Train - IR26IR26
Train - S5S5
Bus - 343343
Walk to Kerns
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basel
  • 2
    Train - IR26IR26
    Wait for train
    IR26
    Locarno
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luzern
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Giswil
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sarnen
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sarnen, Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Melchtal, Dorf
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerns, Foribach
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerns
    Walk to
    Kerns
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Basel to Kerns

The distance between Basel, Geneve and Kerns, Geneve is approximately 98.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Basel to Kerns by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geneve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Basel to Kerns

To check the bus and train schedule from Basel to Kerns using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Basel) and destination (Kerns), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kerns?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Train line IR26, Train line S5, Bus line 343.

  • Is there a direct train between Basel and Kerns in Geneve?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Basel to Kerns in Geneve?

    The IR26 train line goes from Luzern station near Basel to Sarnen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Sarnen station near Kerns in Geneve.

  • How long does it take to travel from Basel to Kerns in Geneve by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Basel and Kerns in Geneve by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Basel to get to Kerns in Geneve?

    Get on the IR26 train from the Luzern station near Basel in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Basel and Kerns in Geneve?

    Get off the train at the Sarnen stop, which is closest to Kerns in Geneve.

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