What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Bern. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Bern. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Bern via Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Bern?

The distance between Amsterdam and Bern is 684 km. The road distance is 809.5 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Bern without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Bern?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Amsterdam to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Bern bus from?

Amsterdam to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Bern train from?

Amsterdam to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Bern?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Bern is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Bern bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Bern train arrive?

Amsterdam to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Bern is 810 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Amsterdam to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Bern?

Book your Amsterdam to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Bern?

Book your Amsterdam to Bern bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 339+ hotels available in Bern.

Amsterdam to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Bern by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 15m
CHF 96–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
13h 50m
CHF 63–87
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 47m
CHF 110–419
Drive 809.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Berncar 809.5 km
7h 52m
CHF 130–187
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 16m
CHF 129–298
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 40m
CHF 94–268
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 32m
CHF 135–429
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 32m
CHF 172–257

Amsterdam to Bern by train

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Distance: 683.6 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Bern via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bern via Basel SBB in around 13h 50m.

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