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 - €60 and takes 9h 50m.

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 30m 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 Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Erlangen train station via Munich International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs €140 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld 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 18m and costs €140 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Erlangen bus arrive?

Bern to Erlangen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Munich Airport Terminal 2 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 30m to drive from Bern to Erlangen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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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 SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 18m
€148–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Munich Airport Terminal 2bus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Munich International Airport to Erlangen train stationbus N05
9h 50m
€37–58
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Erlangencar 485.7 km
5h 30m
€85–122
Train to Basel, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
6h 58m
€146–340
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
7h 41m
€136–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 7m
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 Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 12m
€177–350
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
6h 25m
€194–336
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 1m
€205–396
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 Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 23m
€217–430
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
7h 36m
€194–396

Bern to Erlangen by train

118Weekly Trains

7h 18mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.3 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Erlangen train station via Munich International Airport in around 9h 50m.

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