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 45 - SFr 85 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 30m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280.

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 Oper/Karlsplatz and arriving at Bern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

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 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Austria to Bern train arrive?

Austria to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich 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 356+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Austria 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 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 30m
CHF 120–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bernbus FlixBus N882 / ...
13h 17m
CHF 47–82
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
10h 21m
CHF 137–217
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
15h 28m
CHF 262–487
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 98–285
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 55m
CHF 154–368
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 54m
CHF 153–463
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 3m
CHF 120–295
Drive 820.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Berncar 820.2 km
8h 12m
CHF 128–185

Austria to Bern by bus and train

42Weekly Services

10h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Austria and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Oper/Karlsplatz to Bern via Meidling, Eichenstr., Wien Meidling, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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