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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bern takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

6h 54m
Duration
676 km
Distance
CHF 162
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 133–328

Essen to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 675.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 14m.

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