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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Austria is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Austria is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Austria. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Oper via Zuerich Hb and Dörfelstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Bern to Austria?

The distance between Bern and Austria is 749 km. The road distance is 817.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Austria without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €140 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Bern to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Austria train from?

Bern to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Austria?

The best way to get from Bern to Austria is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €140 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Bern to Austria train arrive?

Bern to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Austria is 818 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Bern to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4776+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Austria by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
5h 2m
€141–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
12h 14m
€62–103
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
10h 6m
€142–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Salzburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
11h 35m
Drive 817.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Viennacar 817.8 km
8h 12m
€141–204
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
5h 16m
€168–492
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
5h 14m
€120–372
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
6h 29m
€139–409
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
6h 43m
€341–645

Bern to Austria by train and tram

41Weekly Services

10h 6mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.4 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Bern to Oper via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, and Dörfelstraße in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Vienna Erdberg once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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