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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen 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 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen 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 to Bern?

The distance between Essen and Bern is 676 km. The road distance is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Bern?

The best way to get from Essen to Bern is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bern is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Essen to Bern.

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

Book your Essen to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Essen to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen 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 129–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N122
12h 40m
CHF 42–79
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 642 km
1. Drive from Essen to Berncar 642 km
5h 33m
CHF 104–150
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 108–319
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 186–483
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 1m
CHF 121–329
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 50m
CHF 117–337
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 53m
CHF 120–425

Essen to Bern by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Essen, 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 40–75 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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