The average train between Kerkrade and Bern takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Kerkrade 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 every 4 hours between Kerkrade and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Kerkrade is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath, Bahnhof and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kerkrade 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade station and arriving at Bern station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Kerkrade to Bern train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Herzogenrath station.
Kerkrade to Bern train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Bern station.
The distance between Kerkrade and Bern is 447.2 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a bus from Kerkrade, Busstation to Bern via Herzogenrath, Bahnhof, Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 7h 56m.