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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bern is to night train and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 210 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bern is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bern. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bern via Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bern. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bern?

The distance between Cologne and Bern is 593 km. The road distance is 582.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bern without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cologne to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bern bus from?

Cologne to Bern bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bern train from?

Cologne to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bern?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bern is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Cologne to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Bern train arrive?

Cologne to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bern is 582 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Cologne to Bern.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 79–290
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 5m
CHF 60–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bernbus FlixBus N839
8h 51m
Drive 582.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Berncar 582.3 km
5h 4m
CHF 93–134
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 35m
CHF 96–289
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 24m
CHF 138–386
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
4h 57m
CHF 108–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
4h 38m
CHF 181–466
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 23m
CHF 110–347

Cologne to Bern by train

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Distance: 593.2 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Bern via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 8h 51m.

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