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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Bern is to night train and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Bern is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bonn Stadthaus and arriving at Bern via Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Bonn to Bern?

The distance between Bonn and Bern is 596 km. The road distance is 536.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Bern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Bonn to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Bern bus from?

Bonn to Bern bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Bern train from?

Bonn to Bern train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Bern?

The best way to get from Bonn to Bern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Bonn to Bern bus arrive?

Bonn to Bern bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Bonn to Bern train arrive?

Bonn to Bern train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Bern is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bonn to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bonn to Bern by train, bus, night train, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 5m
CHF 113–468
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 32m
CHF 59–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 48m
Drive 536.7 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Berncar 536.7 km
5h 20m
CHF 86–123
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 50m
CHF 82–305
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 12m
CHF 103–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 12m
CHF 136–368
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 57m
CHF 116–355
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 26m
CHF 179–458
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
4. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 19m
CHF 155–502

Bonn to Bern by tram and train

127Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 595.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Bern via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Bern via Basel, Bahnhof and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) in around 7h 48m.

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