The average train between Bern and Oberstdorf takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Oberstdorf. 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 every 4 hours between Bern and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Bern to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Immenstadt station.
Book your Bern to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Oberstdorf is 220.1 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Oberstdorf via Zürich HB, Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Immenstadt in around 6h 18m.