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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Bern to Essen?

The distance between Bern and Essen is 676 km. The road distance is 641.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bern to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Essen?

The best way to get from Bern to Essen is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Bern to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Essen is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Bern to Essen.

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

Book your Bern to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Essen 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 Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 38m
€137–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
12h 46m
€52–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
9h 40m
Drive 641.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Essencar 641.8 km
5h 35m
€113–164
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 2m
€130–358
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 49m
€148–435
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 32m
€139–403
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 14m
€164–426
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 42m
€210–611

Bern to Essen by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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