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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 3m.

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 120 - SFr 330.

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 Cologne and arriving at Bern via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bern?

The distance between Cologne and Bern is 593 km. The road distance is 582.4 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 33m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 Hak Bus, depart from Cologne 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 33m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Bern bus arrive?

Cologne to Bern bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB 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 3m to drive from Cologne to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 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 SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 61–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to BernN122 / ...
9h 46m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
8h 7m
CHF 68–289
Drive 582.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bern582.4 km
5h 3m
CHF 93–134
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
5h 58m
CHF 73–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
4h 24m
CHF 123–326
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 23m
CHF 98–300
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
4h 52m
CHF 94–254
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
4h 52m
CHF 160–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h 9m
CHF 148–356

Cologne to Bern by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Bern via Mannheim central bus station in around 9h 46m.

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