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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 105 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Bern Neufeld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Dresden to Bern?

The distance between Dresden and Bern is 697 km. The road distance is 786.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Bern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Dresden to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Bern?

The best way to get from Dresden to Bern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 105 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Dresden to Bern bus arrive?

Dresden to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Bern train arrive?

Dresden to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Bern is 787 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Dresden to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Bern by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 16m
CHF 143–454
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bern Neufeldbus
12h 55m
CHF 94–100
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 35m
CHF 160–594
Drive 786.6 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Berncar 786.6 km
7h 28m
CHF 127–183
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h
CHF 206–754
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 9m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 17m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 52m
CHF 100–311
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 44m
CHF 102–301
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 45m
CHF 184–358
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 45m
CHF 163–394

Dresden to Bern by train

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9h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 697.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Bern Neufeld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 12h 55m.

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