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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Bern via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Bern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Bern?

The distance between Erlangen and Bern is 596 km. The road distance is 485.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Erlangen to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Erlangen to Bern?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Bern is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Erlangen to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erlangen to Bern train arrive?

Erlangen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Bern is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Erlangen to Bern.

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

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

Book your Erlangen to Bern bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 28m
CHF 74–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N872
8h 45m
CHF 28–51
Drive 485.8 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Berncar 485.8 km
5h 28m
CHF 76–110
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 22m
CHF 100–284
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 7m
CHF 81–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 40m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 53m
CHF 142–272
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 33m
CHF 160–327
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 16m
CHF 139–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 59m
CHF 155–347

Erlangen to Bern by train

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Distance: 596.4 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Bern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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