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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Erlangen is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Erlangen is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Erlangen train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Erlangen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Bern to Erlangen?

The distance between Bern and Erlangen is 678 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Bern to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Bern to Erlangen is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Bern to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Erlangen is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Bern to Erlangen.

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

Book your Bern to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Erlangen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Bern to Erlangen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Erlangen 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 Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
7h 19m
€92–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
8h 35m
€37–75
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Erlangen485.7 km
5h 27m
€84–121
Train to Basel, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BSL - NUE
6h 58m
€101–298
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen61
7h 42m
€102–203
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bern to St. GallenIc1
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Nürnberg HbfRe7
9h 3m
€108–190
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 Nürnberg Hbf
6h 19m
€143–346
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangen
6h 33m
€156–377
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 10m
€177–402
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 Nürnberg Hbf
7h 25m
€180–402
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangen
7h 39m
€158–373

Bern to Erlangen by train

117Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Erlangen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Nuremberg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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