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 €50 - €120 and takes 12h 18m.

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 9m and costs €120 - €290.

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 Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

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 1m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 1m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 18m.

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 8m to drive from Bern to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4692+ 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 Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
5h 9m
€127–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N882 / ...
12h 18m
€50–114
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
10h 1m
€136–224
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
11h 30m
Drive 817.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Vienna817.8 km
8h 8m
€140–203
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
5h 19m
€99–261
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)GVA - VIE
6h 28m
€116–285
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
6h 42m
€151–556
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz (GRZ)ZRH - GRZ
5h 37m
€169–460

Bern to Austria by train and subway

39Weekly Services

10h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 749.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Bern to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) once daily. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 12h.

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