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 30 - SFr 80 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 26m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

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 34m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Bern?

The distance between Erlangen and Bern is 598 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 34m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 34m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 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 26m to drive from Erlangen to Bern.

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

Book your Erlangen to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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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 Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
7h 34m
CHF 82–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to BernFlixBus N872
8h 45m
CHF 31–76
Drive 485.8 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Bern485.8 km
5h 26m
CHF 78–113
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)NUE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 12m
CHF 95–274
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
8h 6m
CHF 89–213
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to BernIc1
9h 39m
CHF 94–180
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 53m
CHF 160–349
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 34m
CHF 167–371
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 16m
CHF 167–334
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 58m
CHF 168–368

Erlangen to Bern by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 598.4 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 27–70 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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