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 50 - 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 33m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

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 five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Bern. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Bern?

The distance between Dortmund and Bern is 676 km. The road distance is 635.7 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 20m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 310.

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Bern takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 20m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Bern is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 364+ hotels available in Bern.

Dortmund to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dortmund to Bern by train, bus, 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 Berntrain Ice
6h 20m
CHF 210–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N122
10h 35m
CHF 50–80
Drive 635.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Berncar 635.7 km
5h 33m
CHF 107–154
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund 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 42m
CHF 117–286
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 38m
CHF 132–242
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 40m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 43m
CHF 171–338
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 57m
CHF 187–414
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 49m
CHF 129–276
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
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 15m
CHF 147–351
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 21m
CHF 206–413

Dortmund to Bern by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.8 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 210–310 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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