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 35 - SFr 130 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 16m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Bern?

The distance between Amsterdam and Bern is 748 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 50m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 50m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 130 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 Mannheim 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 341+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Bern by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Zurich Airport, train
best
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 134–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel Euroairport FRbus N831
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bernbus N839
13h 15m
CHF 38–130
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 50m
CHF 121–415
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 59m
CHF 129–406
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 29m
CHF 96–278
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 46m
CHF 94–278
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 45m
CHF 173–260
Drive 809.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Berncar 809.5 km
7h 52m
CHF 134–193

Amsterdam to Bern by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747.5 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Bern via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bern via Basel Euroairport FR in around 13h 15m.

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