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 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 15m.

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 350.

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 Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 350.

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 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Bern bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 337+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 100–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bernbus FlixBus N839
13h 15m
CHF 49–89
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 48m
CHF 102–350
Drive 809.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Berncar 809.5 km
7h 52m
CHF 134–193
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 137–364
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 117–364
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 108–281
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 178–308

Amsterdam to Bern by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 683.5 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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bern via Basel Euroairport FR in around 13h 15m.

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