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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Bern. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bern via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Bern. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Berlin to Bern?

The distance between Berlin and Bern is 1000 km. The road distance is 890.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Berlin to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bern bus from?

Berlin to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bern train from?

Berlin to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Bern?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bern is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Berlin to Bern bus arrive?

Berlin to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Berlin to Bern train arrive?

Berlin to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Bern is 890 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Berlin to Bern.

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

Book your Berlin to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Berlin to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Berlin to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Bern by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 43m
CHF 152–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Strasbourgbus N1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bernbus FlixBus N506 / ...
14h 25m
CHF 58–98
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
14h 9m
CHF 97–311
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Berncar 890.4 km
9h 1m
CHF 139–200
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 22m
CHF 215–333
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Berncar
10h 17m
CHF 192–266
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 36m
CHF 78–211
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 49m
CHF 76–221
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 14m
CHF 88–251
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain
8h 1m
CHF 141–348

Berlin to Bern by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 999.6 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bern via Strasbourg in around 14h 25m.

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