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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Dortmund is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Bern to Dortmund?

The distance between Bern and Dortmund is 688 km. The road distance is 637 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Bern to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Bern to Dortmund is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Bern to Dortmund bus arrive?

Bern to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Bern to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Dortmund is 637 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Bern to Dortmund.

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

Book your Bern to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Dortmund?

Book your Bern to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Dortmund.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Dortmund 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 Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
7h 2m
€76–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
11h 20m
€45–100
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel Bad Bftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
10h 47m
€84–407
Drive 637 km
1. Drive from Bern to Dortmundcar 637 km
5h 41m
€111–160
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 33m
€117–334
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 57m
€140–351
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 15m
€116–341
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 43m
€131–346
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 2m
€176–395

Bern to Dortmund by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 688.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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