The average train between Vienna and Bern takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 5 times a day between Vienna and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bern. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Bern station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Vienna to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Vienna to Bern train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Vienna and Bern is 683.5 km. The road distance is 895 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 9h 4m.