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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Monschau is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Monschau is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Monschau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Liege-Guillemins and Aachen, Kaiserplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Bern to Monschau?

The distance between Bern and Monschau is 700 km. The road distance is 528.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Bern to Monschau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Monschau bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Monschau?

The best way to get from Bern to Monschau is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Bern to Monschau bus arrive?

Bern to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Bern to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Monschau is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Bern to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Monschau.

Bern to Monschau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Monschau 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
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1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
8h 22m
€79–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Liège Guillemins
2. Take the bus from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt66
12h 39m
Drive 528.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Monschau528.6 km
5h 45m
€93–134
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe Erde
4. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
7h 17m
€134–305
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
8h 22m
€99–205
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
11h 15m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen-Rothe Erde
8h 2m
€132–307
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train, bus
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 Köln Hbf
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde
5. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
7h 2m
€162–354
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Eupen
8h 12m
€140–313
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train, bus
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 Köln Hbf
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde
5. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
8h 8m
€192–440

Bern to Monschau by train and bus

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8h 22mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 699.9 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Monschau, Altstadt via Basel SBB, Koeln Hbf, Aachen-Rothe Erde, and Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Monschau, Altstadt via Liège Guillemins, Liege-Guillemins, Aachen Hbf, and Aachen, Kaiserplatz in around 12h 39m.

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