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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Thuringia is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Thuringia is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Thuringia station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Thuringia. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Bern to Thuringia?

The distance between Bern and Thuringia is 686 km. The road distance is 614.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Bern to Thuringia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Thuringia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Thuringia train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Bern to Thuringia is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Thuringia bus arrive?

Bern to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bern to Thuringia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Thuringia is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bern to Thuringia.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Thuringia.

Bern to Thuringia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Thuringia 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 Erfurt Hbftrain 12
7h 10m
€137–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
11h 10m
€48–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
11h 2m
€80–183
Drive 614.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Erfurtcar 614.3 km
6h 17m
€109–158
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 Eisenach Hbftrain
7h 5m
€197–545
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 Eisenach Hbftrain
6h 58m
€174–478
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
4. Take the train from Eichenberg to Nordhausentrain
7h 32m
€200–591
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
7h 23m
€221–637

Bern to Thuringia by train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686.4 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 10m.

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