The average train between Aachen and Bern takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Aachen and Bern. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Bern at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Bern station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Aachen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Aachen to Bern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Aachen and Bern is 437.2 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Bern via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 6h 56m.