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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bonn is to train and bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bonn is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Bern to Bonn?

The distance between Bern and Bonn is 596 km. The road distance is 537.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bonn without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 31m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Bern to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bonn bus from?

Bern to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bonn train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Bonn?

The best way to get from Bern to Bonn is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 31m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Bern to Bonn bus arrive?

Bern to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Bern to Bonn train arrive?

Bern to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bonn is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Bern to Bonn.

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

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1417+ hotels available in Bonn.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Bonn by train, bus, car, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
6h 31m
€91–180
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
9h 27m
€52–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 43m
Drive 537.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bonncar 537.9 km
5h 24m
€92–133
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
4h 57m
€133–319
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N / ...
8h 2m
€81–205
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 23m
€105–265
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
6h 22m
€121–318
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
6h 3m
€159–375

Bern to Bonn by train and tram

115Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 595.7 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Bonn Hbf via Basel SBB and Basel, Bahnhof in around 7h 43m.

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