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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Bern. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Bern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Austria to Bern?

The distance between Austria and Bern is 749 km. The road distance is 820.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Bern without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Austria to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Bern train from?

Austria to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Bern?

The best way to get from Austria to Bern is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Austria to Bern train arrive?

Austria to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Bern is 820 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Austria to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 142+ hotels available in Bern.

Austria to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Austria 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 Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 24m
CHF 125–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bernbus FlixBus N882 / ...
13h 17m
CHF 52–92
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
10h 9m
CHF 132–207
Drive 820.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Berncar 820.2 km
8h 12m
CHF 131–188
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 38m
CHF 154–496
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 43m
CHF 108–345
Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 1m
CHF 130–395
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain
6h 54m
CHF 313–600
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
11h 57m
CHF 190–377

Austria to Bern by subway and train

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10h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.4 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Austria and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Bern via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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