What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen Hbf station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bern via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Bern?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Bern is 676 km. The road distance is 641.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Bern?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Essen Hbf to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Bern bus from?

Essen Hbf to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Bern?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Bern is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Bern bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 6:46 PM in Essen Hbf and 7:46 PM in Bern.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Bern train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Bern is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Essen Hbf to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Bern?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Bern?

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

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Essen Hbf to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 68–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N122
13h 10m
CHF 35–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 39m
Drive 641.5 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Berncar 641.5 km
5h 32m
CHF 100–144
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 17m
CHF 100–279
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 30m
CHF 164–371
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 45m
CHF 107–285
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 55m
CHF 115–294

Essen Hbf to Bern by train

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Distance: 675.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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