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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Bern?

The distance between Dortmund and Bern is 688 km. The road distance is 636.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Dortmund to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Bern?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Bern is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Dortmund to Bern bus arrive?

Dortmund to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Dortmund to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Bern is 637 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Dortmund to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund 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 Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
6h 51m
CHF 87–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to BernN122
10h 35m
CHF 30–80
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SbbNj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
8h 58m
CHF 73–291
Drive 636.9 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Bern636.9 km
5h 39m
CHF 102–147
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 44m
CHF 105–308
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 43m
CHF 126–338
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 11m
CHF 163–393
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 57m
CHF 142–343
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 20m
CHF 110–329

Dortmund to Bern by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dortmund to Bern.

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Distance: 688 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–80 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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