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 4m.

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 310.

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 10h 20m.

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 10h 20m.

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 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 - 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
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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 61–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bernbus 122 / ...
10h 20m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 7m
CHF 69–290
Drive 582.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Berncar 582.4 km
5h 4m
CHF 94–136
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 49m
CHF 80–259
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 124–310
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 52m
CHF 99–255
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 104–300
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 52m
CHF 156–355
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 8m
CHF 114–320

Cologne to Bern by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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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 10h 20m.

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