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 60 and takes 9h 30m.

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 30m 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 and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 24m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Bern?

The distance between Erlangen and Bern is 599 km. The road distance is 485.2 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 24m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 24m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Erlangen to Bern bus arrive?

Erlangen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg 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 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 11 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 24m
CHF 96–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
9h 30m
CHF 31–58
Drive 485.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Berncar 485.2 km
5h 30m
CHF 77–111
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 9m
CHF 126–344
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 / ...
7h 51m
CHF 119–498
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 27m
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 168–371
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 37m
CHF 174–417
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 2m
CHF 161–411
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 45m
CHF 182–453
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 25m
CHF 138–390

Erlangen to Bern by train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 598.7 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Bern via Nuremberg central bus station and Freiburg in around 9h 30m.

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