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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Elmau is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Elmau is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Elmau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Elmau. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Schloß Elmau via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Hauptbahnhof and Mittenwald. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Bern to Elmau?

The distance between Bern and Elmau is 411 km. The road distance is 404.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Elmau without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Bern to Elmau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Elmau bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Elmau?

The best way to get from Bern to Elmau is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Bern to Elmau bus arrive?

Bern to Elmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Can I drive from Bern to Elmau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Elmau is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Bern to Elmau.

Where can I stay near Elmau?

There are 2580+ hotels available in Elmau.

Bern to Elmau - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Elmau by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to OetztalRjx
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Elmau
6h 23m
€119–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Mittenwald Bahnhof Postamt2076 / ...
8h 55m
€40–70
Drive 404.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Elmau404.8 km
4h 48m
€71–102
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
6h 14m
€180–375
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to SargansIr35
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
9h 44m
€126–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Hohenems
2. Take the train from Hohenems to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofDrf
3. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Mittenwald Bahnhof Postamt
10h 8m
Train to Basel, fly, 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 Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
7h 20m
€184–361

Bern to Elmau by bus

10Weekly Buses

8h 55mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Schloß Elmau via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck, Südtiroler Platz Hbf (Steig D-F), Hauptbahnhof, Mittenwald Bahnhof Postamt, and Mittenwald in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Schloß Elmau via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Mittenwald, and Mittenwald in around 9h 44m.

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