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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 28m.

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 28m and costs €140 - €330.

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 Heumarkt via Saarbrücken bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 48m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Bern to Cologne bus arrive?

Bern to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus 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 3m to drive from Bern to Cologne.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Cologne 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 48m
€60–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationN506
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LeverkusenN11
10h 28m
€36–74
Drive 582.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Cologne582.8 km
5h 3m
€102–148
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 44m
€112–289
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
5h 49m
€80–178
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
8h 41m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 28m
€144–327
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 31m
€116–330
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 41m
€132–358
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 34m
€173–413

Bern to Cologne by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 593.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Köln Heumarkt via Saarbrücken bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 28m.

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