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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen Hbf and Bern takes 12h 1m and the fastest bus takes 11h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen Hbf to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 1m
Duration
720 km
Distance
CHF 77
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Bern bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Essen Hbf and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Bern at 4:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Bern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 719.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 55–85 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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