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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Bern to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bern and Rotterdam is 721 km. The road distance is 752.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 49m and costs €260 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Bern to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bern to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h 49m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Bern to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bern to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bern to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Rotterdam is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Bern to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 837+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 14m
€118–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
12h 55m
€53–93
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 49m
€266–481
Drive 752.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Rotterdamcar 752.9 km
7h 59m
€135–195
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 18m
€149–389
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 31m
€132–384
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 28m
€149–385
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 41m
€132–380
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
11h 55m
€166–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
13h 23m

Bern to Rotterdam by train

5Weekly Trains

8h 49mAverage Duration

€266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bern to Rotterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station in around 12h 55m.

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