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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cologne is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €160 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Köln via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Bern to Cologne?

The distance between Bern and Cologne is 593 km. The road distance is 582.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bern to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bern to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Cologne bus arrive?

Bern to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Bern to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Cologne is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Bern to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 45m
€115–220
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 26m
€87–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 50m
Drive 582.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Colognecar 582.8 km
5h 7m
€100–144
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
5h 48m
€115–160
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
4h 41m
€112–296
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 36m
€161–317
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 32m
€122–338
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 50m
€150–363
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 47m
€201–388

Bern to Cologne by train

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Distance: 593.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Köln via Basel Euroairport FR, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 8h 50m.

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